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Forest RiverRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 1,662 owner complaints on file for 144 Forest River models. The Cherokee has the most (161). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models14457 currently sold
Owner complaints1,662All model years
Most complaintsCherokee161 complaints
Latest recall26V-715Oct 28, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Forest River models

Cherokee1997–2026 · 161 complaintsMost complaints: 2021
Georgetown1997–2025 · 135 complaintsMost complaints: 2004
Rockwood1993–2026 · 120 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
Wildwood1997–2027 · 112 complaintsMost complaints: 2018
Salem1997–2027 · 100 complaintsMost complaints: 2022
Flagstaff1997–2026 · 68 complaintsMost complaints: 2020
R-POD2009–2027 · 54 complaintsMost complaints: 2018
Cedar Creek1997–2027 · 48 complaints
Sandpiper1997–2027 · 41 complaints
Sunseeker1997–2027 · 39 complaints
Puma2006–2026 · 36 complaints
Forester1997–2027 · 35 complaints
Vengeance2003–2026 · 31 complaints
Sierra1997–2027 · 29 complaints
Surveyor1997–2027 · 22 complaints
Vibe2014–2027 · 20 complaints
FR32014–2027 · 17 complaints
Palomino2015–2026 · 16 complaints
Sabre2008–2027 · 9 complaints
Solera2007–2027 · 9 complaints
Work AND Play1997–2026 · 8 complaints
Impression2018–2026 · 7 complaints
Stealth2010–2025 · 7 complaints
Avenger2013–2026 · 6 complaints
Riverstone2003–2026 · 5 complaints
Clipper Camping Trailer2016–2025 · 4 complaints
Ibex2021–2027 · 3 complaints
NO Boundaries2018–2027 · 3 complaints
Campsite Reserve2025–2027 · 3 complaints
Rockport2003–2026 · 2 complaints
Cascade2015–2026 · 2 complaints
Aurora2020–2026 · 2 complaints
Freelander2013–2027 · 2 complaints
Shasta Oasis2022–2026 · 2 complaints
V-TOUR2025 · 1 complaint
Hardside2023–2026 · 1 complaint
Stealth EVO2016–2026 · 1 complaint
Spirit2025–2026 · 1 complaint
XLR Toyhauler 5th Wheel2025 · 0 complaints
Concord2013–2025 · 0 complaints
Encore2009–2025 · 0 complaints
Entourage2025–2026 · 0 complaints
Leprechaun2013–2027 · 0 complaints
Mirada2014–2025 · 0 complaints
Nightfall2025 · 0 complaints
OG Luxury Coach2026–2027 · 0 complaints
Palomino Real-lite Camper2024–2026 · 0 complaints
Pause2023–2027 · 0 complaints
Puma Tracks2026 · 0 complaints
Pursuit2013–2025 · 0 complaints
Sportscoach2025 · 0 complaints
Tracer2026 · 0 complaints
Unmapped2027 · 0 complaints
V-cruise2025 · 0 complaints
V-RV2024–2025 · 0 complaints
V-sport2025 · 0 complaints
Westbrook2026 · 0 complaints

Past Forest River models

Cardinal1997–2024 · 61 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
Wildcat1997–2024 · 54 complaintsMost complaints: 2007
Shasta2013–2020 · 51 complaintsMost complaints: 2015
Travel Trailer2004–2006 · 44 complaints
Berkshire2003–2022 · 26 complaints
XLR Toyhauler2016–2024 · 25 complaints
Crusader2011–2021 · 18 complaints
XLR2003–2022 · 18 complaints
Blue Ridge2011–2017 · 13 complaints
Coachmen2013–2021 · 12 complaints
Freedom Express2013–2021 · 12 complaints
Motorhome2000–2001 · 12 complaints
Windsong1997–2004 · 12 complaints
Sandstorm2008–2024 · 11 complaints
Rance2011–2014 · 9 complaints
Columbus2013–2024 · 9 complaints
Wolf Pack2010–2018 · 7 complaints
Cargo Mate2008–2023 · 7 complaints
Salem LE2007 · 7 complaints
Forest River1999–2004 · 6 complaints
Cherokee Grey Wolf2015–2020 · 6 complaints
Dynamax2012–2020 · 6 complaints
Amera-lite2016–2017 · 6 complaints
Wildwood LE2007 · 5 complaints
Vlite2012–2013 · 5 complaints
Shockwave2012–2024 · 4 complaints
Ozark2020–2022 · 4 complaints
Reflection1997–2004 · 4 complaints
Prime Time2016–2019 · 4 complaints
Arctic Wolf2018–2020 · 3 complaints
Salem Lite1999 · 3 complaints
EVO2013–2016 · 3 complaints
Spartan2014–2017 · 3 complaints
Legacy2012–2020 · 3 complaints
Charleston2003–2018 · 3 complaints
Cherokee Wolf PUP2016–2024 · 3 complaints
ALL American Sport RV2004–2006 · 2 complaints
Wildcat Maxx2016–2020 · 2 complaints
Tsunami1997–2008 · 2 complaints
Sanibel2017–2018 · 2 complaints
ALL American Sport1997–2003 · 2 complaints
Cherokee Wolf Pack2021 · 2 complaints
Palomino Solaire2014 · 1 complaint
Cross Country2008–2014 · 1 complaint
34CK-TS2000 · 1 complaint
Lexington GT1997–2006 · 1 complaint
Riverstone Legacy2016–2017 · 1 complaint
Windjammer2012–2013 · 1 complaint
Sonoma2018–2020 · 1 complaint
Rainier2014–2024 · 1 complaint
ALL American Sport XLR2007 · 1 complaint
37RL-TS2000 · 0 complaints
Auto Master1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Auto Plus1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Aviator2012–2015 · 0 complaints
Battisti2020–2021 · 0 complaints
Brookstone2013–2014 · 0 complaints
Cargoport2014–2015 · 0 complaints
Chaparrel Lite2017–2018 · 0 complaints
Continental Cargo2019–2023 · 0 complaints
Cross BOW2020 · 0 complaints
Crossfit2017–2019 · 0 complaints
East TO West2019–2020 · 0 complaints
Eliminator1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Encounter2014–2015 · 0 complaints
F33-CKTS2013–2015 · 0 complaints
Grand Surveyor1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Hydra-lift2015–2016 · 0 complaints
Independence2020 · 0 complaints
Isata2016 · 0 complaints
Legend2007–2009 · 0 complaints
Lexington1997–2014 · 0 complaints
MB Cruiser1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Mirada Select2014–2018 · 0 complaints
Mobile Restroom2003–2018 · 0 complaints
Orion2015–2017 · 0 complaints
Parcelport2014–2015 · 0 complaints
Pathfinder2009–2014 · 0 complaints
Qualifier1997–2006 · 0 complaints
Regency2004 · 0 complaints
REV2015–2017 · 0 complaints
Ridgeview2008–2012 · 0 complaints
Shockwave Toyhauler2020 · 0 complaints
Wildwood Lite1999 · 0 complaints
Workport2014–2015 · 0 complaints
XLR Boost Toyhauler2024 · 0 complaints
XLR Micro Boost2019–2020 · 0 complaints
Latest

New Forest River recalls

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer26V-715 · Pause · Oct 28, 2026 · 3 vehiclesWiring: fuses and circuit breakers26V-704 · Cardinal, Cedar Creek, FR3, Hardside +6 · Oct 22, 2026 · 5,612 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring26V-686 · Pause · Oct 20, 2026 · 215 vehiclesAppliance: refrigerator26V-684 · Campsite Reserve · Oct 19, 2026 · 745 vehiclesWiring: fuses and circuit breakers26V-681 · Cedar Creek · Oct 16, 2026 · 738 vehicles120/240 vac electrical system: gfci/afci26V-647 · Surveyor · Oct 5, 2026 · 5 vehiclesOther: labels26V-646 · Forester, Solera, Sunseeker · Oct 5, 2026 · 75 vehiclesBody: door26V-608 · Cedar Creek · Sep 23, 2026 · 132 vehicles