{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=FOREST%20RIVER","name":"FOREST RIVER","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-08-21T21:34:49.696Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":226,"deaths":3,"injured":70,"fires":146},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":52},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":23},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","n":21},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","n":17},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":17},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":12},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","n":11},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","n":7},{"component_desc":"TIRES","n":5},{"component_desc":"WHEELS","n":4}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2198770","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2198770"},{"cmplid":"2198771","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2198771"},{"cmplid":"2198772","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2198772"},{"cmplid":"2198039","date_received":"2026-04-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"SANDPIPER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"We have repeatedly reported to both the manufacturer and the dealership that there are multiple screws and staples protruding throughout the RV, creating an ongoing safety hazard. These issues were present from the time of purchase and have been documented during prior service visits. The RV has been returned to the dealership numerous rimes for repairs and has been out of service for a significant portion of our ownership since purchasing it in summer of 2025. On April 11, 2026, during only our second night using the RV, I was walking from the main sitting area down the stairs toward the kitchen/bedroom area when my sock became caught on a protruding screw sticking out of the stair trim/flooring strip. This caused me to lose my balance and fall down the stairs. I landed forcefully on my hands and knees, resulting in pain and visible bruising to my knees and feet, and required medical evaluation. This incident was directly caused by a known and previously reported defect that had not been properly corrected. Given that: these hazards were previously reported/documented, the dealer & manufacturer was aware of the risk, they both knew that I have mobility issues affecting my balance/walking and a family with young children are using it, the defects are widespread throughout the RV, and the condition has now resulted in a personal injury. This represents a ongoing to both myself and my children. The vehicle remains unsafe for normal use. Due to the repeated nature of these defec","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2198039"},{"cmplid":"2198040","date_received":"2026-04-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"SANDPIPER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"We have repeatedly reported to both the manufacturer and the dealership that there are multiple screws and staples protruding throughout the RV, creating an ongoing safety hazard. These issues were present from the time of purchase and have been documented during prior service visits. The RV has been returned to the dealership numerous rimes for repairs and has been out of service for a significant portion of our ownership since purchasing it in summer of 2025. On April 11, 2026, during only our second night using the RV, I was walking from the main sitting area down the stairs toward the kitchen/bedroom area when my sock became caught on a protruding screw sticking out of the stair trim/flooring strip. This caused me to lose my balance and fall down the stairs. I landed forcefully on my hands and knees, resulting in pain and visible bruising to my knees and feet, and required medical evaluation. This incident was directly caused by a known and previously reported defect that had not been properly corrected. Given that: these hazards were previously reported/documented, the dealer & manufacturer was aware of the risk, they both knew that I have mobility issues affecting my balance/walking and a family with young children are using it, the defects are widespread throughout the RV, and the condition has now resulted in a personal injury. This represents a ongoing to both myself and my children. The vehicle remains unsafe for normal use. Due to the repeated nature of these defec","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2198040"},{"cmplid":"2192250","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192250"},{"cmplid":"2192251","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192251"},{"cmplid":"2192252","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2192252"},{"cmplid":"2182655","date_received":"2026-03-03","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"WILDWOOD","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"My wife and I went camping to our favorite RV park in Lyndon Station Wisconsin, my sister met us there for a weekend of relaxation and visit. During the first nights stay we were suddenly woke by a smoke filled bedroom/bathroom. Got up and flipped light on and our bedroom was filled with smoke immediately my wife heard a buzzing noise and then the sound of light switch being flipped off hard. I immediately woke my sister up in the front of the coach. Opened the door to get fresh air. Its 1:18 in the morning. Searched frantically for the source, had extinguisher ready. Opened every compartment underneath,  the very rear of the RV has storage underneath. The smell of burning wires were strong in that comapartment. Removed side panels in compartment and found on the left side a outlet mounted to the floor had started on fire, cause was the shower drain had leaked without knowing and water had dripped right on top of the outlet that was mounted directly underneath the drain line. The outlet was for the hot water heater, burned the outlet completely melting the outlet and the metal inside the outlet.( Have pictures of all of it) and still have the outlet. Could have been overtaken by the smoke but thank god we werent! Firealarm never went off, battery is replaced yearly. We had only owned the camper a couple of years. Called Camping World in Little Falls, MN they have gave us the run around, told us to call Forrest River no response back. Called CW again nothing but run around for","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2182655"},{"cmplid":"2166935","date_received":"2026-01-16","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"XLR TOYHAULER","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"On  10/17/2025 while parked at Bethpage Campground in Urbanna, VA, the roof of our RV caught fire.  The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the RV. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake.  I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered the roof was on fire. I grab the fire extinguisher and climbed the ladder onto the roof and began putting out the fire. Attached are the pictures that show that there are screws/nails and a metal piece that goes through the wiring which caused the fire.  I contacted Forest River and was told they would not cover any damages even though it was a manufacture defect and could have ending catastrophically if my family had been asleep.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2166935"},{"cmplid":"2166936","date_received":"2026-01-16","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"XLR TOYHAULER","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"On  10/17/2025 while parked at Bethpage Campground in Urbanna, VA, the roof of our RV caught fire.  The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the RV. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake.  I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered the roof was on fire. I grab the fire extinguisher and climbed the ladder onto the roof and began putting out the fire. Attached are the pictures that show that there are screws/nails and a metal piece that goes through the wiring which caused the fire.  I contacted Forest River and was told they would not cover any damages even though it was a manufacture defect and could have ending catastrophically if my family had been asleep.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2166936"},{"cmplid":"2166937","date_received":"2026-01-16","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"XLR TOYHAULER","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","description":"On  10/17/2025 while parked at Bethpage Campground in Urbanna, VA, the roof of our RV caught fire.  The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the RV. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake.  I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered the roof was on fire. I grab the fire extinguisher and climbed the ladder onto the roof and began putting out the fire. Attached are the pictures that show that there are screws/nails and a metal piece that goes through the wiring which caused the fire.  I contacted Forest River and was told they would not cover any damages even though it was a manufacture defect and could have ending catastrophically if my family had been asleep.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2166937"},{"cmplid":"2132099","date_received":"2025-09-19","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"CHEROKEE","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV. The contact stated that the battery of the RV was frequently drained by the refrigerator. The contact stated the generator of the RV was turned on, and while the Xbox of the contact's son, the refrigerator and other devices were plugged in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were da","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2132099"},{"cmplid":"2132100","date_received":"2025-09-19","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"CHEROKEE","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV. The contact stated that the battery of the RV was frequently drained by the refrigerator. The contact stated the generator of the RV was turned on, and while the Xbox of the contact's son, the refrigerator and other devices were plugged in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were da","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2132100"},{"cmplid":"2132101","date_received":"2025-09-19","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"CHEROKEE","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR","description":"The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV. The contact stated that the battery of the RV was frequently drained by the refrigerator. The contact stated the generator of the RV was turned on, and while the Xbox of the contact's son, the refrigerator and other devices were plugged in, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact exited the RV and noticed that the pizza box in front of the generator had caught on fire. The contact ran to the cargo residence that was 20 ft. away and informed her children that a fire had started. The contact stated that upon returning with a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, the contact noticed that the fire had extended to the fiberglass in front of the RV, and the front of the RV had caught on fire. The contact advised her children to run because the fire had extended to the propane tank, and the RV was about to explode. The contact and her children ran as far away as they could, and the contact heard explosions coming from the RV. The contact stated that the entire RV caught on fire. The fire extended and burned the contact's cargo residence that was located 20 ft. away. The fire burned and killed the contact's cats. The contact's convertible vehicle, boat, two four-wheeler UTVs, the truck of contact's son's truck, and a golf cart either melted or sustained heat damage due to the fire. The contact stated that storages located 40 ft. away from the RV and containing furniture, appliances, and clothes were da","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2132101"},{"cmplid":"2131805","date_received":"2025-09-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FR3","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"On [XXX], while traveling in our FR3 RV to a funeral in Ohio, we experienced a serious safety failure. As we drove through heavy traffic in Cincinnati, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell into the cabin, forcing my husband to swerve suddenly and nearly causing an accident. It fell right into the dinette seating where our grandchildren often sit to color or I sit to work. This incident resulted in significant damage to the surrounding interior and could have resulted in death or injury.  The following day, while returning from the funeral, we were contacted by the RV park where our vehicle was parked. Other campers reported seeing flames coming from one of the RV’s AC units. Upon further investigation, we discovered that these AC units were the subject of a recall issued in November 2024. Despite this, we purchased our RV brand new in March 2025, several months after the recall was issued. The dealership failed to rectify the recall before it was sold to us.   These failures present unacceptable safety hazards and have caused us both financial and emotional stress.   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2131805"},{"cmplid":"2131806","date_received":"2025-09-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FR3","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"On [XXX], while traveling in our FR3 RV to a funeral in Ohio, we experienced a serious safety failure. As we drove through heavy traffic in Cincinnati, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell into the cabin, forcing my husband to swerve suddenly and nearly causing an accident. It fell right into the dinette seating where our grandchildren often sit to color or I sit to work. This incident resulted in significant damage to the surrounding interior and could have resulted in death or injury.  The following day, while returning from the funeral, we were contacted by the RV park where our vehicle was parked. Other campers reported seeing flames coming from one of the RV’s AC units. Upon further investigation, we discovered that these AC units were the subject of a recall issued in November 2024. Despite this, we purchased our RV brand new in March 2025, several months after the recall was issued. The dealership failed to rectify the recall before it was sold to us.   These failures present unacceptable safety hazards and have caused us both financial and emotional stress.   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2131806"},{"cmplid":"2131807","date_received":"2025-09-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FR3","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"On [XXX], while traveling in our FR3 RV to a funeral in Ohio, we experienced a serious safety failure. As we drove through heavy traffic in Cincinnati, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell into the cabin, forcing my husband to swerve suddenly and nearly causing an accident. It fell right into the dinette seating where our grandchildren often sit to color or I sit to work. This incident resulted in significant damage to the surrounding interior and could have resulted in death or injury.  The following day, while returning from the funeral, we were contacted by the RV park where our vehicle was parked. Other campers reported seeing flames coming from one of the RV’s AC units. Upon further investigation, we discovered that these AC units were the subject of a recall issued in November 2024. Despite this, we purchased our RV brand new in March 2025, several months after the recall was issued. The dealership failed to rectify the recall before it was sold to us.   These failures present unacceptable safety hazards and have caused us both financial and emotional stress.   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2131807"},{"cmplid":"2116969","date_received":"2025-08-04","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"The contact 2024 Forest River Georgetown built on a 2023 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the motorhome was parked, the contact stated that earlier in the day a low-voltage error code was displayed on the air conditioner display unit. The Forest River RV dealer in Katy, Texas was contacted and instructed the contact to bring the motor home to the location for an inspection. The contact stated that later that same evening, the contact and his wife noticed and abnormal sound coming from the A/C and black smoke coming from the air conditioner and melted plastic falling on the floor. The contact went outside to inspect the exterior of the motorhome and noticed fire coming through the roof of the motor home. The contact yelled for his wife to exit the motorhome. The contact stated that while his wife was rushing to exit the motorhome, she fell and there was melted plastic on her head. The contact stated that the melted plastic fell on her head and right arm. The contact assisted his wife out of the motorhome. The Fire Department was called. The Fire Department extinguished the fire, and a fire report was filed. The contact's wife was treated on site and bandaged for the injuries sustained from the melted plastic. The motorhome was towed to a local tow yard. The motorhome was then towed to Camping World in Spring, TX, for warranty repairs that were not relevant to the failure. The contact stated that upon returning to the residence on November 27, the recall notification ","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2116969"},{"cmplid":"2116970","date_received":"2025-08-04","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER","description":"The contact 2024 Forest River Georgetown built on a 2023 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the motorhome was parked, the contact stated that earlier in the day a low-voltage error code was displayed on the air conditioner display unit. The Forest River RV dealer in Katy, Texas was contacted and instructed the contact to bring the motor home to the location for an inspection. The contact stated that later that same evening, the contact and his wife noticed and abnormal sound coming from the A/C and black smoke coming from the air conditioner and melted plastic falling on the floor. The contact went outside to inspect the exterior of the motorhome and noticed fire coming through the roof of the motor home. The contact yelled for his wife to exit the motorhome. The contact stated that while his wife was rushing to exit the motorhome, she fell and there was melted plastic on her head. The contact stated that the melted plastic fell on her head and right arm. The contact assisted his wife out of the motorhome. The Fire Department was called. The Fire Department extinguished the fire, and a fire report was filed. The contact's wife was treated on site and bandaged for the injuries sustained from the melted plastic. The motorhome was towed to a local tow yard. The motorhome was then towed to Camping World in Spring, TX, for warranty repairs that were not relevant to the failure. The contact stated that upon returning to the residence on November 27, the recall notification ","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2116970"}]}