Every 2023 Forest River Sunseeker recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 24V771000
Nov 8, 2024Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Ahara, Entrada, 2022-2025 FR3, Georgetown, 2021-2023 Dynamax Isata, 2021-2025 Encore, Mirada, Pursuit, 2025 Sportscoach, V-Cruise, V-Sport, V-Tour, 2023 Sunseeker, and 2024-2025 V-RV motorhomes, equipped with General Electric air conditioners with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.
- Risk
- An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the soft start, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Encore, Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach customer service at 1-574-825-8212, Isata customer service at 574-262-3474, Georgetown, FR3, and Sunseeker customer service at 574-206-7600, Ahara and Entrada customer service at 574-264-6664, and V-Cruise, V-RV, V-Sport, and V-Tour customer service at 574-617-6408. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1839.
Full recall details for 24V771000 →Equipment · NHTSA 24V351000
May 17, 2024Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Solera, 2023-2025 Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes. The Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak.
- Risk
- A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a p-clamp to secure the LP line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1780.
Full recall details for 24V351000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 23V774000
Nov 17, 2023Parking Brake:Electrical
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
- Risk
- A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.
Full recall details for 23V774000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V556000
Jul 29, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers.
The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
- Risk
- An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Full recall details for 22V556000 →
2023 Forest River Sunseeker complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Forest River Sunseeker. Forest River has issued at least 15 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
- Suspension1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (8)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
- Suspension (2)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
- Visibility/Wiper (2)
- Wheels (2)
Read Forest River Sunseeker owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Forest River Sunseeker. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The leveling system failed under load including bent frame brackets. The system is under engineered for the load weight of the vehicle. I have pictures of previous year leveler design and it is clear that the redesign is not sufficient to safely level the vehicle”
2023 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERMay 23, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11590310
“The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer. The contact stated that while hauling the trailer, the trailer was veering to the driver's side. The contact also noticed that the tread on the tires were uneven, as if the trailer was leaning to one side more than the other.”
2023 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKERDec 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11497197
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