Wire entering tube from battery compartment to the other side of the rv has a sharp edge and caused a short from vibrating. I was in motion when I saw smoke in my rear view mirror. I stopped and and disconnected the battery.the company said it was out of warranty. I replaced the wires myself and added a rubber tube at the sherp edge of the the steel tube which encases the wires. *dt carfax cannot process this request.
The worst 2017 Forest River Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
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 2017 Forest River Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Lionshead 16x6 aluminum trailer wheel bearcat black 8-6.5 - two have failed with air leaks in the aluminum wheel within months of each other. *dt consumer was sent a replacement wheel. Carfax cannot process this request. Vin invalid updated 2/1/19
Cpsc:approximately the first part of may, the ice maker quit working. This was reported to lg due to the warranty. Memorial day weekend, the ice maker hose leaked causing the carpeting to be saturated with water. This again was reported to lg. I was they that did not have any "certified lg" service men.*dt the consumer stated the rv manufacturer replaced the refrigerator and found mold under the carpet.
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Questions about the 2017 Forest River Sierra
Is the 2017 Forest River Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Sierra, 1.5 times a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River Sierra?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Forest River Sierra have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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