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2019 Forest River Forester problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Forest River Forester is windows, wipers and visibility. It has fewer complaints than a typical Forester model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
10
Worst area
Visibility

The worst 2019 Forest River Forester problems

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Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported August 13, 2018 · 2,582 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Risk
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1‑574‑825‑6302, Forester customer service at 1‑574‑206‑7600, Rockwood customer service at 1‑574‑642‑4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1‑574‑642‑0432, or Lippert customer service at 1‑574‑538‑4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.

Recall number 18V527000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported June 1, 2018 · 471 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 18V357000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Forest River Forester 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2019 Forest River Forester owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Visibility · 1,200 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river forester motor home. The contact stated that the passenger side mirror arm only allowed approximately two and half feet of visibility on the passenger side while driving. The contact was unable to see vehicles in the rear. The contact called camping world of colorado springs at 888‑627‑1295 (located at 6830 bandley dr, fountain, co 80817) and was informed that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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Questions about the 2019 Forest River Forester

Is the 2019 Forest River Forester reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Forest River Forester, fewer than a typical Forester model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Forest River Forester?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2019 Forest River Forester have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and power train.

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