2019 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2019 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2019 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 18 Sunseeker model years — 7th most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

16,115median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jun 1, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V357000 · 471 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.

Risk: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure2

Equipment1

Suspension1

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019 vs. other Forest River Sunseeker years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Forest River Sunseeker, the latest from Jun 1, 2018 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), equipment (1), suspension (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.