NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Forest River Forester Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Forest River Forester has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2021 Forest River Forester. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Forest River Forester owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Forester, describing incidents dated July 11, 2020 to May 24, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11756076 · Filed
I purchased and paid for two NEW front tires for my RV from Mac’s Tire & Complete Auto in Tucson, Arizona. After the tires were installed, I drove the RV approximately 2,000 miles. During this trip, the front tires began deteriorating and coming apart on the inside. Because the damage was on the…
ODI #11339187 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOUNTING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PILLAR DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SEAT BELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE VIA EMAIL. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO REPAIR THE RV AT HIS OWN…
Generator Set Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak
NHTSA #23V286000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 21, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,027 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1626 · Owners notified May 17, 2023
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
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.
Solar Panel Mounting Hardware May Loosen
NHTSA #23V262000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,616 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1607 · Owners notified May 5, 2023
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
Safety consequence
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
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.
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
NHTSA #20V477000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported August 14, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 412 vehicles
Forest River campaign 51-1206 · Owners notified September 21, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Safety consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
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.
Fender Liner May Damage Brake Line
NHTSA #20V363000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported June 19, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 522 vehicles
Forest River campaign 51-1177 · Owners notified July 8, 2020
Defect description
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Safety consequence
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
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 Auto-P Information in Operator's Manual
NHTSA #20V358000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported June 16, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 392 vehicles
Owners notified June 25, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
Safety consequence
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
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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