- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
- The risk
- The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Forest River Shockwave Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Forest River Shockwave have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2015 for the water heater.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Shockwave year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Forest River Shockwave 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 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 Shockwave: every year compared
All Shockwave years2012 Forest River Shockwave vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Shockwave | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Forest River Georgetown | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Flagstaff | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2012 Forest River Shockwave
Does the 2012 Forest River Shockwave have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Shockwave: water heater (November 2015). 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 2012 Forest River Shockwave had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Forest River Shockwave a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Shockwave 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 2012 Forest River Shockwave 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