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2017 Forest River Sunseeker Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Forest River Sunseeker has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,012 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16V465000 2016-06-27 1,999 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes…

Consequence

If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Isata customers should call…

EQUIPMENT 16V336000 2016-05-23 13 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with…

Consequence

Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“The tail lights and reverse lights are not waterproof, there is no gasket to stop water from entering the lens and filling up with water. There is a recall on other forest rive rear tail light filling with water. I called forest river and told them that there was a half inch of water in the tail…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2019-02-26

“The rv has side and rear cameras for safety purposes. The camera images are to be seen, by the driver, through the dash radio screen. The way the radio is mounted in the dash of the rv, these images cannot be seen by the driver of the rv, do to a glare during daylight hours.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-09-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river sunseeker. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the technician stated that the pressure relief valve located on the propane tank was fractured and leaking. The vehicle was not repaired because a remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-05-28

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river sunseeker. The contact stated that the passenger side mirror clearance failed and prevented the contact from seeing around the vehicle. Outlet recreation (1015 us-59, detroit lakes, mn 56501, [REDACTED]) was contacted and was unable to determine a remedy to…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2016-05-15
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 2017 Forest River Sunseeker as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.