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2014 Forest River SunseekerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-449 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2014 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2019 Q3

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 18V-444 · Jul 3, 2018 · 53 vehicles · 53 repaired

Risk. High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-449 · Jul 23, 2014 · 1,041 vehicles · 65 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-203 · May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles · 5,440 repaired

Risk. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Sunseeker year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sunseeker median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sunseeker owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE BATTERY DID NOT CHARGE THE SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED COMPLETE CAR & RV REPAIR (3309 NEW TOWN BLVD, ST CHARLES, MO 63301, [PHONE]) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE…
Complaint 11254068 · Sep 9, 2019 · 20,600 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE BEDROOM SLIDE WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT JIGGLED THE WIRING AND THE BED SLID IN; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE GROUND…
Complaint 10706296 · Apr 17, 2015 · 3,000 miles

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