2015 Forest River Sierra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Forest River Sierra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

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

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Forest River Sierra recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

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.

Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and crash

Recall 15V480Jul 30, 2015207 vehicles affected

The certification label on these recreational vehicles may list an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Entry Steps Can Break Loose, Risking Falls

Recall 15V273May 11, 2015689 vehicles affected

A rivet holding the quad entry steps on these trailers may shear and fail.

Most common 2015 Forest River Sierra problems

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

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2018-07-31, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER SIERRA FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SLEEPING IN THE CAMPER, SMOKE WAS DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE WIRING, COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE BATTERY TO THE POWER CONVERTER. IN ADDITION, THE SMOKE ALARM FAILED TO ALERT THE OCCUPANTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM THE CONVERTER. THE CABINET WAS AFFECTED BY THE INTERNAL FIRE AND THE CONTENTS INSIDE WERE DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC LINES FOR THE SLIDE OUT JACK AND THE LEVELING SYSTEM WERE DAMAGED FROM THE FIRE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED. THE DEALER (FLAGG RV, 66 W BOYLSTON ST, WEST BOYLSTON, MA 01583, (800) 678-9278

2015 Forest River Sierra questions

Does the 2015 Forest River Sierra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Forest River Sierra: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and crash; Entry Steps Can Break Loose, Risking Falls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Forest River Sierra?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.

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