Model year record
2014 Forest River Silverback recalls & problems
The 2014 Forest River Silverback has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2014 Forest River Silverback.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureFrame and members; Body | 2 | — |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CAMPER FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
THE CURRENT STEPS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH ALUMINUM POP RIVETS. THESE RIVETS WILL NOT SUPPORT A PERSONS NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THEM SHEAR OFF AND THE STEP FALL ALONG WITH PERSON THAT IS ON IT. THIS IS A STEP SAFETY HAZARD. I CALLED THE COMPANY DEMCO THAT MAKES THE STEPS AND THEY DO HAVE A RETRO KIT BUT IS ONLY REPAIRED WHEN YOU CALL. MOST CAMPERS DO NOT KNOW TO CALL.
- Structure › Frame and members
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER (NA). WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS TWISTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE FRONT AXLE AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRAILER BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.