NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Forest River Stealth Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Forest River Stealth has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 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 2014 Forest River Stealth. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Forest River Stealth owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Stealth, describing incidents dated April 21, 2014 to November 10, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11580174 · Filed
The front of the trailer where the aluminum top section meets The lower section is separating where they meet. The upper section has a half inch lip that The lower section is supposed to fit into but there is nothing to hold it in place , no screws or bolts there unless perhaps it was glued at the…
ODI #11073161 · Filed
TWO CRACKS HAVE APPEARED ON THE FRAME. WE HAVE NEVER OVERLOADED THE VEHICLE. LIPPERT COMPONENTS DOESN'T FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE.
ODI #10584340 · Filed
THE TWO RIGHT SIDE WHEELS SHEARED OFF THE STEMS AND NUTS. ONE OF THE OTHER WHEELS HAS CRACKS. *TR
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 Stealth model years
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