2021 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 highest complaint count among 5 Sierra model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 3

Of the 2021 reports, 1 involved a fire.

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. Firerelated1
  3. Service brakes1
  4. Other or unspecified1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Structure, frame and membersMay 24, 2021

    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.

    Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.

    Campaign 21V378000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: service brakes

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 2, 2021

    The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the trailer brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the "trailer wiring fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response.