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2013 Forest River Blue Ridge Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Forest River Blue Ridge owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge, describing incidents dated June 21, 2014 to July 23, 2018.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Tires 3 complaints
Wheels 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11119722 · Filed August 13, 2018
MARATHON TIRES FOREST RIVER 5TH WHEEL. THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT AND WILL TALK ABOUT 2 MORE TIRES BLOWING ON THE SAME DAY WITHIN AN HOUR OF EACH OTHER. TIRES CHECKED FOR TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE GOING ON ROAD. THIS WAS A 2 LANE ROAD HEAVILY TRAVELED. GOING DOWNHILL AT SAFE SPEED FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS…
ODI #11119713 · Filed August 13, 2018
MARATHON TIRES ON BLUE RIDGE 5TH WHEEL. TIRE BLEW ON 4 LANE HWY. TRAVEL SPEED WAS APROX 45 MPH. TIRE WERE MAINTAINED AT PROPER AIR PRESSURE AND CHECKED BEFORE STARTING TRAVEL. NO UNUSUAL ROAD CONDITIONS WERE OBSERVED. NO DEBRIS WAS NOTICED ON THE HIGHLY TRAVELED ROAD. THIS HAPPENED AT 11:00 AM, TEMP…
ODI #10605051 · Filed June 22, 2014
WHILE COMING HOME FROM TRIP TIRE BLEW OUT ON KATY FWY PULLED OVER TO NTB DEALER REPLACED TIRE CHECKED INTER NET MANY MANY RVS ESP 5TH WHEELS HAVE THE PROBLEM WHO IS GOING TO PAY FOR ALL 5 DANGEROUS TIRES TO BE REPLACED AND REPAIRE THE DAMAGE ON THE RV . THE RV IS BRAND NEW ,ORIGINAL TIRES ON IT…

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Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V523000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 825 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1380 · Owners notified September 2, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire

NHTSA #14V449000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 23, 2014 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,041 vehicles

Repair completion: 6.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 6, 2015 · Vehicles built March 11, 2013 – April 26, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.

Safety consequence

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V203000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,526 vehicles

Owners notified July 29, 2013 · Vehicles built February 13, 2013 – April 18, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Safety consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge.

Structure; Tires; Wheels

ODI #11119722

Incident: July 23, 2018 · Filed: August 13, 2018

MARATHON TIRES FOREST RIVER 5TH WHEEL. THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT AND WILL TALK ABOUT 2 MORE TIRES BLOWING ON THE SAME DAY WITHIN AN HOUR OF EACH OTHER. TIRES CHECKED FOR TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE GOING ON ROAD. THIS WAS A 2 LANE ROAD HEAVILY TRAVELED. GOING DOWNHILL AT SAFE SPEED FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. WE WERE GOING INTO A CURVE AND A BIG EXPLOSION OF TIRE AND SIDE OF OUR RV HEAD INTO THE WOODS. LUCK WOULD HAVE IT THERE WAS A TURN OUT JUST 75 FEET FROM US. THIS FIRST ONE TOOK THE FENDER OFF. THE SECOND BLOW OUT TOOK PLACE ON 4 LANE HWY THAT IS HEAVILY TRAVELED. THIS TIME OUR FAMILY MEMBER BEHIND SEE THE TIRE BLOW AND WE PULL OVER...UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE OUT OF SPARES. WE REPLACE ALL TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND FROM A LOCAL BRAND WHO HELPED GET US OUT OF DANGER. TERRIBLE TIRES AND GOODYEAR BLAMES US.

Structure; Tires; Wheels

ODI #11119713

Incident: May 28, 2018 · Filed: August 13, 2018

MARATHON TIRES ON BLUE RIDGE 5TH WHEEL. TIRE BLEW ON 4 LANE HWY. TRAVEL SPEED WAS APROX 45 MPH. TIRE WERE MAINTAINED AT PROPER AIR PRESSURE AND CHECKED BEFORE STARTING TRAVEL. NO UNUSUAL ROAD CONDITIONS WERE OBSERVED. NO DEBRIS WAS NOTICED ON THE HIGHLY TRAVELED ROAD. THIS HAPPENED AT 11:00 AM, TEMP WAS MILD WITH NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. ## VIN FAILED ## FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE 2013 ##

Structure; Tires

ODI #10605051

Incident: June 21, 2014 · Filed: June 22, 2014

WHILE COMING HOME FROM TRIP TIRE BLEW OUT ON KATY FWY PULLED OVER TO NTB DEALER REPLACED TIRE CHECKED INTER NET MANY MANY RVS ESP 5TH WHEELS HAVE THE PROBLEM WHO IS GOING TO PAY FOR ALL 5 DANGEROUS TIRES TO BE REPLACED AND REPAIRE THE DAMAGE ON THE RV . THE RV IS BRAND NEW ,ORIGINAL TIRES ON IT FIRST TRIP. *TR

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