- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
- The risk
- If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Forester have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2020 for the side / window.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Forester year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 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 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
- The risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
- The risk
- If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
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Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2020 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Forester | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | 14 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Dynamax | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 5 | F | 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 2020 Forest River Forester
Does the 2020 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Forest River Forester: side / window (August 2020); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (June 2020); owners / service / other manual (June 2020). 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 2020 Forest River Forester had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 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 2020 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