The 2017 Forest River Forester has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,012 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
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Defect
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…
Consequence
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
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
“2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Forester as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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