NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Forest River Ozark Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Forest River Ozark has 2 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 Ozark. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Forest River Ozark owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Ozark, describing incidents dated August 17, 2022 to May 1, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11592271 · Filed
St225/75r15
ODI #11480615 · Filed
we have a holding tank that has broken away from cheaply installed brackets and is coming through the bottom on the camper. Driving this is a hazard and if this had completely fallen out while we were driving over a pass it could have been fatal This is the major problem- there are many other…
Fresh Water Tank May Dislodge
NHTSA #22V729000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — Plumbing — Potable Water — Storage Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported September 30, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,168 vehicles
Repair completion: 41.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 72-1559 · Owners notified November 2, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
Safety consequence
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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.
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
NHTSA #22V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1501 · Owners notified May 20, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
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 Ozark model years
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