- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Vehicle safety record
2021 Forest River Shockwave Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Shockwave have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2022 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Shockwave year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2021 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 years2021 Forest River Shockwave vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Shockwave | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2021 Forest River Cherokee | 50 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Cedar Creek | 6 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Flagstaff | 5 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Crusader | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Berkshire | 3 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2021 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | 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 2021 Forest River Shockwave
Does the 2021 Forest River Shockwave have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Forest River Shockwave: lines and fittings (April 2022). 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 2021 Forest River Shockwave had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2021 Forest River Shockwave a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2021 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