Model year record

2018 Forest River Sunseeker recalls & problems

The 2018 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentAug 18, 2017

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Recall 17V513000184 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 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*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer; Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems	3	—
Unknown or other	1	—
StructureBody › Door	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment
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.
Dec 1, 2022
Structure › Body › Door
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.
Oct 6, 2020 · 3,800 miles
Unknown or other
FLEX PROPANE HOSE FROM MAIN PIPE TO STOVE/OVEN. WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND RUBBED AGAINST DRIVELINE WHILE DRIVING.
May 1, 2018 · 7,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresClosed
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…
PE20021 · opened Nov 23, 2020 · closed Dec 13, 2024