- The problem
- 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 elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
- The risk
- If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River Evo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Evo with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Evo year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Evo problems
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2016 Forest River Evo recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- The risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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2 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Evo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Forest River Evo: every year compared
All Evo years2016 Forest River Evo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Blue Ridge | 2 | 1 | C | 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 2016 Forest River Evo
Does the 2016 Forest River Evo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Evo: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2015); non-powered axle assembly (June 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Evo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Evo had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 2019 and the latest on September 19, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Forest River Evo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Forest River Evo 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 Evo years have the most complaints?
2016 (2), 2013 (1). See every Forest River Evo year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Evo 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