Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles...
2023-2026 · 4 model years
Forest River Hardside Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Forest River Hardside across 4 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2023 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2023 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Hardside complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Hardside problems
Forest River Hardside recalls 1
Latest Hardside complaints
Case Summary A [[redacted]] purchased a new Forest River camper in 2024, which suffered 20+ defects within the first year, including a critical structural failure (sagging rear, misaligned door, compromised fridge foundation). Despite a signed settlement agreement (March 2025) where Forest River promised repairs, warranty extension, and $5,000 compensation, they: 1.Failed to fix the defects - returned the camper with the same issues + new damage. 2.Voided the $5,000 check - after we protested their insufficient...
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fix/resolution. 3.Stonewalled - dismissed our input regarding the issue and its cause, avoided resolution and escalation requests, etc. Key Facts & Evidence •Documented Defects oStructural/safety hazard: Sagging rear, growing door gaps, crumbling fridge foundation (photos show daylight through gaps). Additional safety defects: Jack failures, unsecured cabinets. oFunctional: Furnace, water heater, electrical failures. •Forest River's Bad Faith oBotched Repairs: Admitted floor repair failed (email from Jerald Summey, Apr 29). Omitted structural resolution service forms. Retaliation: Voided $5,000 check after client demanded accountability. Dismissal of Evidence: Ignored dealer photos/measurements proving defects. Forest River's Bad Faith & Deceptive Practices •Forest River repeatedly dismissed, manipulated, and retaliated against me to avoid accountability: oDeliberate Ignorance of Evidence oBait-and-Switch Tactics oGaslighting & Blame-Shifting oStonewalling Escalation INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Questions about the Forest River Hardside
Which Forest River Hardside years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2023 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2023 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Forest River Hardside years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Hardside years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Forest River Hardside problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Forest River Hardside have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Forest River Hardside model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data