2015 Forest River Shasta body problems

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Body · MA

The frame welds were inadequate and have broken away on the front part of the trailer near the tongue. The center cross member between the tongue is dangling. It is a 2015 shasta 1961 re-issue 16 foot trailer. It is clearly an example of shoddy workmanship, and is definitely a dangerous safety issue. I am not sure when this happened. I only became aware of the problem after other owners of this same model trailer brought the problem to light. This is not the first safety issue with these trailers

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Body · FL

Movement of frame away from trailer body. Movement of trailer tongue away from body and separation of benches in front of trailer interior. Lag screws sheared off in front of trailer where they go horizontally through front body and in to frame of trailer. Welds missing from front fork of trailer. Fork welded on one side only. Horizontal movement of trailer tongue and fork from body when on jack stands.

Filed Oct 15, 2017 · Body, Suspension · WI

The 19' foot travel trailer has separation of the inside wall at floor and dinette bench from the frame.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Body, Suspension · CO

After numerous phone calls and emails to get lazy days in colorado to complete required and agreed upon recall work done on my camper, they continue to fail to do so. They use stall tactics to discourage me from getting the work done. My camper has been sitting on their lot for 4 weeks now and they still have not ordered parts. This has been going on since 2015 when I bought the camper new from them. My camper was on their lot for 5 months at that time for recall work and other work. I don?t need free storage, I have 5 acres at my house to store it on. I have contacted them on 12/14/16, 1/4/17, 1/7/17, 2/17/17, 2/15/17, 2/28/173/1/17, 4/3/17, 4/4/17, 4/6/17, 4/8/17. Sometimes I receive a response sometime I do not. My last request 4/6/17, was to meet personally with managers to get an update on parts ordered and when I could expect the recall work on my camper to be completed. I have not received a response. I have a more detailed letter, but it goes over your character count limit. Recalls are for: 2015 forest river shasta airflyte camper trailer VIN #[xxx] recalls: the federal safety agency # 16v‑218 the federal safety agency # 15v‑552 the federal safety agency # 15v‑553 the federal safety agency # 15v‑369 forest river technical service bulletin- document control # 53-05112016-0191 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 9, 2016 · Body · GA

The federal safety agency recall number:15v553 I took my camper in for window recall work it sat from jan till mid april and waited for the windows to come in to be replaced and I was told they all were replaced. The camper was parked and I when I opened the windows to let some fresh air in the camper the top window glass pulled loose from its aluminum hinge and was dangling from the mechanism that opens and closes the window. I contacted shasta warranty department once the window fell out and he looked up my campers repair history and the only windows that didn't pass inspection and had to be replaced was back window and the 2 up front. I will be returning for a window replacement. So it looks like even if the windows pass the inspection they still can fall out...

Filed May 1, 2016 · Body · UT

Trailer entry door becomes jammed and is not able to be opened from the inside of the trailer. This happened on several occasions. This poses a serious safety risk for anyone that might be trapped inside the trailer.

Filed May 1, 2016 · Body · UT

This trailer was missing support/bracing for the front end. This issue has been linked to collapsing of the front end of the trailer. After being "fixed" there is daylight coming through the front end of the trailer. The two wall pieces are also pulling apart. I have received no response from email to forest river or the dealer/repair shop asking them to address this problem.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Body · NC

The front end of my shasta is sagging and buckling due to being structurally compromised. It has been repaired by the dealer 3 times. I was told by the service department that it had broken lag bolts and/or did not have enough lag bolts. The front panel is leaning on and touching the propane tank. I am concerned about the possibility of a leak or even worse it buckling causing the worst case scenario a fire or explosion. I am also aware that I am not the only owner that has this defect and concern. I had a 550 mile trip planned for may 5 and have cancelled and am renting a cabin because I am fearful to tow it that far. Safety is my number one concern, and I feel that this compromises the safety of myself, my passengers, and other motorists.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Body · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river shasta. While parked, the escape window of the camper trailer suddenly detached. The trailer was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the adhesive used failed. The camper was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Body · GA · 1 injury

I was washing my camper and I was cut a few times on rough metal burr where the metal was cut/broken on bumper, and a piece of metal sticking out of my wing of my camper.. I was able to stop the bleeding and didn't go to the doctor...