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2017 Forest River Sierra recalls (1)

1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2017 Forest River Sierra. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

1recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Forest River Sierra. Check your Sierra by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 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 →

2017 Forest River Sierra complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Sierra. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Electrical System1
Equipment1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Sierra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.”
2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRAFeb 9, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11175816
“LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19”
2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRANov 15, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11151771
“CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG.”
2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRAFeb 21, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11074780

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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2017 Forest River Sierra recalls (1)

1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2017 Forest River Sierra. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

1recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Forest River Sierra. Check your Sierra by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 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 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Sierra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.”

2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRAFeb 9, 2019

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11175816

“LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19”

2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRANov 15, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11151771

“CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG.”

2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRAFeb 21, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11074780

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