NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Forest River Forester Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Forest River Forester has 4 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 2023 Forest River Forester. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Forest River Forester owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Forest River Forester, describing incidents dated November 24, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11558899 · Filed
While Driving down the road the wheel cover came off. This could have caused an accident. These wheel covers are the size of the entire wheel and are metal.
Improperly Secured Gas Line May Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V351000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 691 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 34-1780 · Owners notified May 28, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Solera, 2023-2025 Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes. The Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak.
Safety consequence
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a p-clamp to secure the LP line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1780.
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.
Incorrectly Wired Park Brake Signal
NHTSA #23V774000 · Parking Brake — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported November 17, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 19 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 34-1707 · Owners notified December 12, 2023
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
Safety consequence
A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.
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.
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.
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
NHTSA #22V556000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 29, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 49,295 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1532 · Owners notified August 17, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Safety consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
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.
Other Forest River Forester model years
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