While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restricted bend radius. The physical state of all surfaces of the hose can not be verified in the subject area. The restriction not only poses a flow concern but also accelerated cracking, and thus a fire and/ or explosion concern.
The worst 2018 Forest River Sunseeker problems
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Recalls 1
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- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑854‑888‑3214. Forest River's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.
Recall number 17V513000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Ownerâs Questionnaires (VOQs) describing consumers being locked in or out of their vehicles.The door latch, containing a die-cast zinc plunger, was produced by Equality during calendar years 2014-2016. The die-cast may become porous and brittle over time and can break without warning, causing the vehicle owner to be unable to open the recreational vehicle door equipped with the latch.If the motorhome does not have any other doors such as some Class A models, occupants could be trapped inside, needing to climb out using the emergency exits. If locked out, owners would be unable to easily get in and retrieve children and pets. ODI analyzed the data provided by Trimark in response to its January 27, 2021 information request letter.Although an elevated failure rate was evident on a specific combination of plunger bolt, door lock/latch assembly and door, the data showed that most failures occurred within the first two years of service on the affected 2015-2017 vehicles.This data suggests that component failures generally would have already occurred.Further, ODI data reflects a downward trend in complaints after calendar year 2018 and for post- MY 2016 vehicles.This downward trend may be attributed Trimark's actions in 2016 such as changes in the manufacturing process of its zinc plunger component for the relevant population and its 2016 decision to switch to a steel plunger. In view of the nature of early-life failure, and failure rate trending downward for model years 2017 and newer, this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE20021
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker 3
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What 2018 Forest River Sunseeker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river sunseeker. The contact stated that while his wife was inside the mobile home, the driver's side door failed to open. No warning light was illuminated. The mobile home was has not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,800. The VIN was not available.
Flex propane hose from main pipe to stove/oven. Was installed backwards and rubbed against driveline while driving.
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Questions about the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker
Is the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker, 1.5 times a typical Sunseeker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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