Forest River Sabre recalls
9 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Forest River Sabre, across model years 2013–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Sabre by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Forest River Sabre model years, the 2022 has the most recalls (3); the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (2).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Forest River Sabre model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | no data |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | no data |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | no data |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Forest River Sabre recalls by model year
Most common Forest River Sabre problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Forest River Sabre recalls
- FOREST RIVER SABRE (2026) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2026 Sabre trailers with griddles that can overheat when stowed while connected to LPG, risking fire. Owners must have griddles resecured by dealers.
- FOREST RIVER SALEM (2025) recall — Structure
Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 fifth wheel and travel trailers where steps can detach while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs or replacements.
- COACHMEN APEX (2022) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2022 Coachmen Apex travel trailers with loose shore cord wires that could cause electrical shorts and fires. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs by April 5, 2022.
- COACHMEN SPORTSCOACH (2022) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls certain 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers with a risk of awning injury if it drops beyond normal operation. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
- COACHMEN APEX (2021) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls certain 2021-2022 Coachmen trailers for potential LP gas leaks that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have quick disconnects replaced free by dealers.
Recall timeline
When the Forest River Sabre recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Forest River Sabre problems & complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the Forest River Sabre; the most reported area is structure. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 5+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 1
- Defect investigations
- 0
See Forest River Sabre complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
What to do if your Forest River Sabre is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Forest River dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Forest River about reimbursement.
Every Forest River Sabre recall, by model year
2022 Forest River Sabre — 3 recalls
2019 Forest River Sabre — 2 recalls
2014 Forest River Sabre — 2 recalls
Forest River Sabre recall questions
How many recalls does the Forest River Sabre have?
We have 9 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Forest River Sabre, covering model years 2013–2026. The most recent was issued Jun 20, 2025 (Equipment).
Which Forest River Sabre model year has the most recalls?
The 2022 Forest River Sabre has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Forest River Sabre recall problems?
By system: Equipment (5), Electrical System (3), Structure (1).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Forest River Sabre?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Forest River Sabre has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Forest River dealer can also look it up.
Are Forest River Sabre recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Forest River to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Forest River dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
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