When parking our trailer after a trip this summer I noticed that three out of the four points where the fuel tank for the fueling station have broken. The fuel tank remained in place luckily most likely as it contained very little fuel, but at this time the trailer can't be moved until it is repaired. Upon closer inspection it was revealed that at least one other weld has come undone on a bracket that holds a water tank. Lucky this trip was over a low speed road without bumps and traffic as I can't imagine what would have happened if it fully detached.
The worst 2008 Forest River Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
What 2008 Forest River Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest-river sierra trailer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the fuel station welding became detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to secure the component back onto the trailer. The vehicle was neither repaired nor inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 400,000.
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Is the 2008 Forest River Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Forest River Sierra, close to a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Forest River Sierra?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Forest River Sierra have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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