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2023 Forest River Forester problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Forest River Forester is wheels. It has fewer complaints than a typical Forester model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
15
Worst area
Wheels

The worst 2023 Forest River Forester problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Wheels
    1

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  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittingsReported May 17, 2024 · 691 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Solera, 2023-2025 Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes. The Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak.
Risk
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a p-clamp to secure the LP line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑206‑7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1780.

Recall number 24V351000 · Recall details

Parking brake: electricalReported November 17, 2023 · 19 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
Risk
A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑206‑7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.

Recall number 23V774000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 21, 2023 · 1,027 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑206‑7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.

Recall number 23V286000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 29, 2022 · 49,295 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑486.

Recall number 22V556000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Forest River Forester 15

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

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What 2023 Forest River Forester owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 7, 2023 · Wheels · PA

While Driving down the road the wheel cover came off. This could have caused an accident. These wheel covers are the size of the entire wheel and are metal.

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Questions about the 2023 Forest River Forester

Is the 2023 Forest River Forester reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Forest River Forester, fewer than a typical Forester model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Forest River Forester?

Wheels, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2023 Forest River Forester have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, parking brake and fuel system, gasoline.

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