2018 Forest River Forester Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Forest River Forester has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Forest River Forester recalls

Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving

Recall 18V527Aug 13, 20182,582 vehicles affected

Certain recreational trailers have an awning that may deploy on its own while the trailer is being towed.

Wrong tire label may lead to poor tire maintenance and crash risk

Recall 17V612Oct 2, 20176 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain motorhomes whose federal tire and loading placard incorrectly states the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when it actually has dual rear wheels and tires.

Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire damage and crash risk

Recall 17V513Aug 18, 2017184 vehicles affected

The tire information label on the B-pillar of these motorhomes lists a tire pressure that is too low for the front tires.

Most common 2018 Forest River Forester problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1

What owners report

2020-02-28, Structure
THE PLUNGER ON THE TRIMARK DOOR HANDLE/LOCK MECHANISM BROKE INTERNALLY, LOCKING US OUTSIDE OF OUR MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED. DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.

2018 Forest River Forester questions

Does the 2018 Forest River Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Forester: Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving; Wrong tire label may lead to poor tire maintenance and crash risk; Wrong tire pressure label can lead to tire damage and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Forester?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.

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