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NHTSA Recall 16V336000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Forester.

13
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (July 11)
NHTSA campaign16V336000
Manufacturer campaign34-05052016-0184
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedMay 23, 2016
Owner notificationJuly 11, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V336000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Forester2016, 2017
Forest River Sunseeker2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.