- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forest River Orion recreational vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016; 2014 Rockport work and delivery trucks manufactured on January 29, 2016; and 2015-2017 Forest River Rev recreational vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 30, 2016. These vehicles are built on a Chrysler RAM ProMaster chassis and are equipped with a Trailer Tow Lighting Control Module that may have a software error which can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and RAM dealers will replace the Trailer Tow Light Control Module, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or RAM customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-06282016-0216.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Forest River Rev Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2015 Forest River Rev have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2016 for the brake lights.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Rev year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 Forest River Rev 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
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No complaints about the 2015 Forest River Rev 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 Rev: every year compared
All Rev years2015 Forest River Rev vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Rev | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2015 Forest River Cardinal | 11 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Cherokee | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Flagstaff | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Dynamax | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Continental | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2015 Forest River Rev
Does the 2015 Forest River Rev have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Forest River Rev: brake lights (July 2016). 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 2015 Forest River Rev had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2015 Forest River Rev a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Rev 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.
What should I do if my 2015 Forest River Rev 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