NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2019 Forest River Forester, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FOREST RIVER FORESTER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 1 | 100.0% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2018-08-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-06-01. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift. (excerpt)
Consequence: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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11015527
Date: 2025-03-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
According to GM Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result i
11010867
Date: 2024-12-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak
10237174
Date: 2023-06-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or cont
10228683
Date: 2023-01-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver parking practices and impair safe parking of the vehicle. If t
10208662
Date: 2022-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
10205421
Date: 2021-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This document is used to determine if a rear cross-member should be installed between the rear leveling jacks on any 2019 - 2021 Forester or Sunseeker Class C Motorhome.
10189519
Date: 2021-03-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control control unit functions. If ESP control unit functions are disabled, vehicle driving stabil
10185508
Date: 2021-01-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which could cause hydraulic fluid to leak, resulting in the loss of po
10176161
Date: 2020-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
10164628
Date: 2019-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain Model Year 2016-2018 Sprinter models. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. (MBC) therefore has initiated a voluntary warranty extension related to