CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Forester has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
2016 Forest River Forester recalls
Liquid can corrode driver window switch and cause a fire
Liquid can leak into the driver's power window switch, causing corrosion and high electrical resistance.
Rear Lights May Fail Due to Water Leak
Water can leak into the electrical module that controls the taillights, brake lights, turn signals, clearance lights and marker lights.
Shower door may spread fire faster in motorhome
Certain 2016-2017 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles built between February 29, 2016, and April 20, 2016, have a shower door that may not meet federal flammability standards for interior materials (FMVSS 302).
Most common 2016 Forest River Forester problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The Maxxair fan is a component that sits on the roof of the RV. Looking at the install instructions, the unit is installed by attaching the flange to the roof. What failed was that the 'top' portion of the fan, where the motor and and the cover attachments are, flew off at speed, on the highway. Fortunately, I pulled over right away, and found the unit still attached by the power wires. The safety issue would be if a 15"x15"x8" unit weighing about 20 lbs went airborne in traffic, causing an incident for whoever was behind the RV where this happened. IMHO this is a manufacturing defect by Maxxair. These 4 screws should never have worked out, causing the issue. These fans are commonly
THE BRAKES ARE NOT GOOD. YOU HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THEM TO WORK. I JUST HAD TO STOP TO PREVENT HITTING SOMEONE IN THE REAR. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO PUMP BRAKE. I LITERALLY HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE FLOOR TO STOP. THIS WAS REPORTED TO YOU PREVIOUSLY AND WE NEVER HEARD A THING!,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR CAMPER SLIDE OUT STRUCTURE SLID OUT ERRONEOUSLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE CAUSING THE CAMPING STRUCTURE TO EXTEND FROM THE RV WHILE IN MOTION. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER RV WORLD LOCATED AT 14025 W FREEWAY DR, HUGO, MN 55038 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMPING SLIDE OUT MOTOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE RV HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR THE SAME FAILURE ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV PRESENTED THE FAILURE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AND FOUR MONTHS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS MOTORCARS (4141 N FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33805) WHERE THEY CHANGED THE BRAKE FLUID AND BLED THE BRAKE LINES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
LOST ALL TAIL LIGHTS 4 HAS BEEN FIX OR AND RECALL DONE 2 TIMES. NOW RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOR TURN OR BRAKE AND IT BEEN IN A SHOP FOR A MONTH NO ONE KNOWS WHY
2016 Forest River Forester questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Forester: Liquid can corrode driver window switch and cause a fire; Rear Lights May Fail Due to Water Leak; Shower door may spread fire faster in motorhome. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Forester?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Forester 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.