How many recalls does the 2019 Forest River Forester have?

The 2019 Forest River Forester has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Forest River Forester has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Forest River Forester?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

2019 Forest River Forester Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Forest River Forester has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,053 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V527000 2018-08-13 2,582 affected

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.

Consequence

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer…

POWER TRAIN 18V357000 2018-06-01 471 affected

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.

Consequence

Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for…

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river forester motor home. The contact stated that the passenger side mirror arm only allowed approximately two and half feet of visibility on the passenger side while driving. The contact was unable to see vehicles in the rear. The contact called camping world…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR · reported 2018-10-21

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River Forester as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.