Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2010 Forest River Sierra recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Forest River Sierra. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

2recalls

1owner complaints

2+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Forest River Sierra. Check your Sierra by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Forest River Sierra recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 09V375000
Sep 30, 2009Equipment:Other:Labels
Problem
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 SIERRA AND SANDPIPER RECREATIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." ON THE TIRE LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD AND THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) PLACARD THE CCC IS EQUAL TO THE GVWR EXCEPT FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE IS A PRELOADED WEIGHT FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE TRIPOD SUPPORT FRAME THAT THE HITCH PLATE RESTS ON WHILE BEING WEIGHED.
Risk
THE UNIT MAY BE OVERLOADED AND CAUSE TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Fix
CUSTOMERS MUST TAKE THEIR UNIT TO A FOREST RIVER DEALER TO HAVE IT WEIGHED EMPTY AND DRY AT A CERTIFIED WEIGHT SCALE AND THE INFORMATION RECORDED ON THE ENCLOSED CARD AND MAILED TO FOREST RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT PLACARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-534-3167.
Full recall details for 09V375000 →

2010 Forest River Sierra complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Forest River Sierra, reporting 1 injuries. Forest River has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Structure1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Forest River Sierra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

Injury reported
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER SIERRA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTENSION FOR THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP THAT FOLDED UP AND DOWN WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THERE WAS A SPRING LOADED FLIP LEVER ON EACH SIDE.”
2010 FOREST RIVER SIERRAOct 21, 2011
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10432374

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2010 Forest River Sierra recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Forest River Sierra. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

2recalls

1owner complaints

2+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Forest River Sierra. Check your Sierra by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Forest River Sierra recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000

Nov 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Full recall details for 17V756000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 09V375000

Sep 30, 2009Equipment:Other:Labels

Problem: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 SIERRA AND SANDPIPER RECREATIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." ON THE TIRE LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD AND THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) PLACARD THE CCC IS EQUAL TO THE GVWR EXCEPT FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE IS A PRELOADED WEIGHT FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE TRIPOD SUPPORT FRAME THAT THE HITCH PLATE RESTS ON WHILE BEING WEIGHED.
Risk: THE UNIT MAY BE OVERLOADED AND CAUSE TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Fix: CUSTOMERS MUST TAKE THEIR UNIT TO A FOREST RIVER DEALER TO HAVE IT WEIGHED EMPTY AND DRY AT A CERTIFIED WEIGHT SCALE AND THE INFORMATION RECORDED ON THE ENCLOSED CARD AND MAILED TO FOREST RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT PLACARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-534-3167.

Full recall details for 09V375000 →

2010 Forest River Sierra complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Structure1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (1)

Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Forest River Sierra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

Injury reported

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER SIERRA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTENSION FOR THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP THAT FOLDED UP AND DOWN WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THERE WAS A SPRING LOADED FLIP LEVER ON EACH SIDE.”

2010 FOREST RIVER SIERRAOct 21, 2011

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10432374

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.