2017 Forest River Avenger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Forest River Avenger has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Forest River Avenger recalls

Tire placard incomplete; wrong tire could overload motorhome

Recall 17V266Apr 21, 201732 vehicles affected

The federal tire placard on certain 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger motorhomes lists only the rear tire size and pressure (ST225/75R15E at 80 PSI).

Wrong tire pressure label may cause tire blowout

Recall 17V039Jan 18, 2017165 vehicles affected

The tire information label (Federal Placard) on certain 2017 Forest River Avenger recreational vehicles lists the wrong tire size, rim size and inflation pressure.

Most common 2017 Forest River Avenger problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Equipment1

What owners report

2023-07-12, Equipment
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Avenger RV equipped with a stove and an oven. The contact stated that the stove was made with a mounted glass cover, and upon lowering the glass cover on the grate after cooking, the glass exploded. Additionally, the contact stated that the oven was made with a mounted exterior glass cover, in addition to the interior glass. The contact stated that the exterior glass cover of the oven exploded upon closing the oven after being used. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the glass covers were not heat-resistant. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The RV was not diagnosed nor repaired. The RV manufacturer was notified of the fai
2021-03-23, Tires
3 OF 4 TIRES BLEW OUT ON INTERSTATE AFTER BEING INFLATED TO 80PSI AS NOTED ON THE TIRES AND OTHER RECALLS 48-01162017-0310 AND SAME TIRES, SAME MFR AS OTHER TIRES WITH SAME PLACARDS AND INFORMATION.*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED 1ST REPAIR WAS DONE ON 3/10/21.*JB

2017 Forest River Avenger questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Avenger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Avenger: Tire placard incomplete; wrong tire could overload motorhome; Wrong tire pressure label may cause tire blowout. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Avenger?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Avenger has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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