Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of...
2013-2016 · 3 model years
Forest River Evo Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Forest River Evo across 3 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Evo complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Evo problems
Forest River Evo recalls 3
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the...
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...
Latest Evo complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 forest river evo t2360 travel trailer (na) attached to a 1996 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the travel trailer caught on fire near the driver's side wheel. The contact pulled over and extinguished the fire with bottles of water. The travel trailer was taken to the nearest campground where a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fire was near the rear left drum and the axle nut was not attached. The dealer (the trailer hitch, located at 215 north...
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frontage rd, nipomo, ca 93444, 805-929-8095) was contacted and stated that the wheel bearing failed because the nut that was needed to hold the bearing in place was not present. The vehicle was repaired. The forest river manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened case number: wfb3429480. The lippert manufacturer for the rear axle was also contacted and provided case number: 2118483. *Bf *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 forest river evo 19rb. The contact stated that her granddaughter was outside of the motor carrier and burned her hand (3 fingers blistered) when she touched the hot water heater grate. The water heater grate was located next to the trailer door and there was no indication that it was hot and dangerous to touch. No injuries were sustained due to the burn. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unknown.
Both leaf springs have failed and now a weld on a spring support has failed.
Questions about the Forest River Evo
Which Forest River Evo years have the most problems?
Which Forest River Evo years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Evo years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Forest River Evo problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Forest River Evo have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Forest River Evo model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data