How many recalls does the 2017 Forest River Forester have?

2 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2017 Forest River Forester, alongside 14 owner complaints.

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2017 Forest River Forester Recalls & Complaints

open safety recalls on record

Critical

14 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.00 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Critical16V336000

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

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.

Remedy & full details

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Serious16V465000

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping.

Remedy & full details

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Complaint volume

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

0Crashes

0Fires

0Injuries

0Deaths

Across 14 complaints. Severity Index 0.00.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Electrical System — 2 reports
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection — 1 reports
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 1 reports
Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles — 1 reports
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — 1 reports
Visibility/Wiper — 1 reports
Unknown Or Other — 1 reports
Structure — 1 reports
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer — 1 reports
Engine — 1 reports

What to do

Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2001 (1) · 2004 (2) · 2005 (1) · 2006 (1) · 2012 (1) · 2014 (3) · 2015 (1) · 2016 (3) · 2017 · 2018 (3) · 2019 (2) · 2021 (5) · 2022 (3) · 2023 (4) · 2024 (2) · 2025 (2)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.

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