- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
- The risk
- If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Forest River Forester with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2018 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2018 has 1 and the 2020 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Forester year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Forest River Forester problems
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2019 Forest River Forester 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 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.
- The risk
- Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Forester
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river forester motor home. The contact stated that the passenger side mirror arm only allowed approximately two and half feet of visibility on the passenger side while driving. The contact was unable to see vehicles in the rear. The contact called camping world of colorado springs at 888-627-1295 (located at 6830 bandley dr, fountain, co 80817) and was informed that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200. *Js
Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2019 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | 9 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal Luxury | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2019 Forest River Forester
Does the 2019 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Forest River Forester: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2018); axle assembly (June 2018). 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 2019 Forest River Forester?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Forest River Forester had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 8, 2019 and the latest on March 8, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2019 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