repaired · 2022 Q3
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping.
2017 Forest River SunseekerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Sunseeker, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-336 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Sunseeker has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
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
2017 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
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sunseeker owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS ARE NOT WATERPROOF, THERE IS NO GASKET TO STOP WATER FROM ENTERING THE LENS AND FILLING UP WITH WATER. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FOREST RIVE REAR TAIL LIGHT FILLING WITH WATER. I CALLED FOREST RIVER AND TOLD THEM THAT THERE WAS A HALF INCH OF WATER IN THE TAIL…
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