2018 Forest River Rainier Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2018 Forest River Rainier problems

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported August 21, 2018 · 5,847 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Recall number 18V550000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported September 15, 2017 · 1,725 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Risk: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑541‑644‑8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.

Recall number 17V573000 · Recall details

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Is the 2018 Forest River Rainier reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River Rainier have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.

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