NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Forest River Sabre Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Forest River Sabre has 2 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 2014 Forest River Sabre. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Forest River Sabre owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Sabre, describing incidents dated October 1, 2021.
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- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11463590 · Filed
The contact owns a 2014 Forest River Sabre RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the RV became very unstable and difficult to control, while swaying from side to side. The RV was taken to the local RV service center who examined the RV and diagnosed that the crossmembers were…
Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short
NHTSA #15V160000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,125 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 430-03112015-0017 · Owners notified April 6, 2015 · Vehicles built August 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
Safety consequence
Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.
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 · 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.
Other Forest River Sabre model years
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