Every 2021 Forest River Sunseeker recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V286000
Apr 21, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
Full recall details for 23V286000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 20V477000
Aug 14, 2020Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
- Risk
- If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
Full recall details for 20V477000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 20V363000
Jun 19, 2020Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
- Risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
Full recall details for 20V363000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V358000
Jun 16, 2020Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
- Risk
- If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
Full recall details for 20V358000 →
2021 Forest River Sunseeker complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Sunseeker. Forest River has issued at least 26 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
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Electrical System1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (12)
- Equipment (3)
- Parking Brake (3)
- Service Brakes (3)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)
- Unknown Or Other (3)
Read Forest River Sunseeker owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Sunseeker. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“My 2021 Chevy 4500 is an RV, anyway last September 2023. I was on a 2 1/2-week vacation driving on [XXX] near Lacy Washington and was in the middle lane moving over to the slow lane when the vehicle just stalled.”
2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERMar 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11576424
“The message center displayed "Service Advance Trac" and the cruise control stopped working. Right after this event the steering wheel was no longer straight when driving straight but angled counterclockwise about 30 degrees.”
2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERJan 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11500837
“Our vehicle is stuck in park. Driver message system says "Do not shift, Contact Mercedes". We have the Mercedes Sprinter 3500 XD chassis.”
2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERJun 10, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11468667
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CRUISE-CONTROL AND HILL ASSIST DEACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE HILL ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.”
2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERAug 18, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11350024
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