The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rubber seal detached from the vent and shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the second vent was partially detached. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 15,600.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Forest River Coachmen Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Coachmen with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2016 has 2.
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FFar more problems than a typical Coachmen year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Forest River Coachmen problems
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No recalls for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Coachmen
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Brookstone RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he and his family were in the trailer. The contact smelt something burning in the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the trailer and had melted due to the material of paper and Styrofoam in the heat duct to extremes heat coming from the furnish in the trailer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as the...
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contact expected was extreme heat coming from the furnish that caused the heat ducts to melt. The dealer disconnected the furnish from the heater deck, however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250.
Purchase a new 2017 forest river coachman cross country 404rb on july 15, 2018. Upon receiving coach immediately noticed loud wind noise as well as hot air coming in through the front driver side windshield area of coach. Took my coach to three certified coachman repair facilities to find out that the front windshield was not properly installed. Quote from lazy days rv center upon removing old windshield " cut out front windshield and found windshield not touching urethane across bottom". I drove this coach all...
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of 100 miles to my home and immediately noticed this problem. For some reason it made it to the customer in this condition as well as being driven 1300 miles from indiana to florida without the coachman driver noticing! Owned from july 15 to current, unable to use as not sold in usable condition. Able to use starting november 1, 2018 after repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachman. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a banging nose from underneath the vehicle by the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axel may be fractured however, were unable to confirm the diagnosing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachmen clipper rv 16bh. When the contact brought the vehicle home and was testing everything for the first time, he discovered that the propane tank was not connected tightly and the coach filled up with propane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 2.
Forest River Coachmen: every year compared
All Coachmen years2017 Forest River Coachmen vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Coachmen | 5 | 0 | F | |
| 2017 Forest River Cherokee | 11 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite | 2 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Crusader | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Forest River Coachmen
Does the 2017 Forest River Coachmen have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), fuel system (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Forest River Coachmen had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 31, 2016 and the latest on February 21, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Forest River Coachmen a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 13 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Forest River Coachmen year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Coachmen years have the most complaints?
2017 (5), 2013 (2), 2015 (2). See every Forest River Coachmen year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Coachmen has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data