NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Forest River Forester Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Forest River Forester has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 2018 Forest River Forester. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Forest River Forester owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Forester, describing incidents dated February 28, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11312165 · Filed
THE PLUNGER ON THE TRIMARK DOOR HANDLE/LOCK MECHANISM BROKE INTERNALLY, LOCKING US OUTSIDE OF OUR MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED. DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 Forest River Forester in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE20-021: Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
Closed December 13, 2024
Awning may Deploy While Moving
NHTSA #18V527000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported August 13, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,582 vehicles
Repair completion: 47.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-0715 · Owners notified September 13, 2018 · Vehicles built January 18, 2018 – June 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Safety consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
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.
Inaccurate Information on Label/FMVSS 120, 567
NHTSA #17V612000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 34-0528 · Owners notified October 18, 2017 · Vehicles built May 31, 2017 – July 26, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
The Federal Placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. Failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
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.
Incorrect Tire Pressure Label on B-Pillar/Part 567
NHTSA #17V513000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported August 18, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 184 vehicles
Forest River campaign 35.55.215-0491 · Owners notified September 5, 2017 · Vehicles built April 3, 2017 – August 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-854-888-3214. Forest River's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.
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.
Other Forest River Forester model years
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