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2017 Forest River Sierra

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Electrical system is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 5 Sierra model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  3. 3
Primary concernElectrical system1 reports · 33% of complaints
Owner complaints3Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Electrical system1
  2. Equipment1
  3. Structure1
  4. Other or unspecified1
  5. Wheels1

Recalls and investigations

  1. EquipmentNov 22, 2017

    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

    Campaign 17V756000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: wheels

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Wheels, Nov 15, 2018

    LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19*JB