NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Forest River Windjammer Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Forest River Windjammer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2013 Forest River Windjammer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Forest River Windjammer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Windjammer, describing incidents dated August 25, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11254725 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER RV (NA) EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TREAD TO SEPARATE AND THE BELT TO BE EXPOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Forest River Windjammer in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Recall Query RQ14-004: Trailer tire may contact floor
Closed July 9, 2015
Trailer Tire May Contact the Floor
NHTSA #13V554000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 7, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 721 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 3, 2014 · Vehicles built February 3, 2012 – February 4, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Safety consequence
As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
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 Windjammer model years
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