- The problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
- The risk
- If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Forester with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2014 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Forester year, for its age
#309 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Forest River Forester problems
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2014 Forest River Forester recalls 3
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 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, and Solera motorhomes manufactured between April 1, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The battery isolation manager (BIM) can develop a short circuit.
- The risk
- A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and will replace the BIM. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600.
- The problem
- 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, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- The risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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3 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Forester
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My motorhome is 5 years old with 51,000 miles on the odometre , and has a full slide that has sunken, destroyed the coach walls and broken the ford chassis / frame in 3 places. I have videos.& An rv dealership 'design flaw' the slide is unusable & I am told in the report unrepairable forest river accepts no responsibility
Engine oil was consumed very quick, normally it should be 6 months to do oil change, but for my car it is only 3 months after the oil change was done,.The oil level is very low
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river forester rv. The contact stated that the electrical terminals that were connected to the two high amperage storage batteries were located approximately 4 inches from the fuel container (propane). The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the impact could cause an explosion if the high amperage terminal made contact with the fuel container. The contact stated that the failure would cause a short circuit and because of the temperature and pressure inside of the...
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fuel tank, an explosive type of failure would possibly occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 1/16/14*cn upon further scrutiny of the electrical panel that contains the terminals in question, I noticed that the integrity of the terminal mount into the panel is also in question. The positive (+), electrical terminal is mounted into the negative (-), electrical panel. It appears that the terminals are isolated from the panel using some kind of insulating grommet. While the grommets insulating integrity may survive an impact, the terminal ends of the electrical wires and bus bar attached through the panel could easily short circuit with only moderate distortion. The electrical panel in question is the primary electrical distribution center for the vehicle and the coach. Worst case scenario - the two high amperage (deep cycle) coach batteries could also be receiving charge through said terminal from the vehicle alternator through the vehicle battery. Additionally, charge could also simultaneously be provided from coach auxiliary generator through its inverter. Seems like a lot of energy for one small space.
Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2014 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Forester | 3 | 3 | D | |
| 2014 Forest River Crusader | 7 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River FR3 | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 4 | D | 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 2014 Forest River Forester
Does the 2014 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Forest River Forester: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2014); electrical system (June 2013); equipment (May 2013). 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 2014 Forest River Forester?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Forest River Forester had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 18, 2013 and the latest on April 9, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more 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.
Which Forest River Forester years have the most complaints?
2016 (7), 2004 (3), 2014 (3). See every Forest River Forester year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 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