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2011 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2011 Forest River Forester have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2012 for the lines and fittings.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical Forester year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2011 Forest River Forester recalls 1

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

Equipment: lines and fittings

12V4580001,585 vehicles affected

The problem
Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.
The risk
A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on, or about October 23, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.

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No complaints about the 2011 Forest River Forester yet

No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.

Forest River Forester: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20150100-A
20143300Electrical systemD
20130400-D
20121100Body, doors & structureB
20110100-A
20100100-A
All Forester years

2011 Forest River Forester vs rivals

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Questions about the 2011 Forest River Forester

Does the 2011 Forest River Forester have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Forest River Forester: lines and fittings (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2011 Forest River Forester had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2011 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Forest River Forester 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.

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What should I do if my 2011 Forest River Forester 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

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