CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Forest River Sierra has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
2009 Forest River Sierra recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Most common 2009 Forest River Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SIERRA FORESTRIVER TRAVEL CAMPER THAT HAD SECURA TIRES, DISTRIBUTED BY GREENBALL CORPORATION, TIRE SIZE ST225-75R15(NA), [ODI NOTE: OWNER SAYS THESE ARE LOAD RANGE "D" IN PHONE CONVERSATION 8-30-10] DOT 1KLN, LINE 25B0807. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION HE NOTICED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT THE BELT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A FEW HOURS LATER THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRES FAILED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WERE ONLY THREE YEARS OLD WITH 3,000 MILES. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER G2 SILVER BACK RV (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE U BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE AXLES AND CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO FALL OUT WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE AXLES TO SHIFT AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOOSE U BOLT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WHERE SORRY FOR THE FAILURE AND THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, A SEMI-TRUCK SPED PAST THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND ASSOCIATED MEMBERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED AS BEING COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO A FRAME SPECIALIST, WHO WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. HE HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED INCIDENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
2009 Forest River Sierra questions
Does the 2009 Forest River Sierra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Forest River Sierra: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Forest River Sierra?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Structure (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Forest River Sierra 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.