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2014 Forest River Stealth problems

The most common problem on the 2014 Forest River Stealth is body and structure. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical Stealth model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst area
Body

The worst 2014 Forest River Stealth problems

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

  • Body
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 1

EquipmentReported May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details

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What 2014 Forest River Stealth owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 29, 2024 · Body · CA

The front of the trailer where the aluminum top section meets The lower section is separating where they meet. The upper section has a half inch lip that The lower section is supposed to fit into but there is nothing to hold it in place , no screws or bolts there unless perhaps it was glued at the factory and the glue gave up

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · CA

Two cracks have appeared on the frame. We have never overloaded the vehicle. Lippert components doesn't feel that this is a manufacturing issue.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Wheels · AZ

The two right side wheels sheared off the stems and nuts. One of the other wheels has cracks.

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Is the 2014 Forest River Stealth reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Stealth, 3.0 times a typical Stealth model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Forest River Stealth?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Forest River Stealth have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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