2009 Forest River Sierra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2009 Forest River Sierra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Forest River Sierra. Newest first.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2008 sierra forestriver travel camper that had secura tires, distributed by greenball corporation, tire size st225-75r15(na), [odi note: owner says these are load range "d" in phone conversation 8-30-10] dot 1KLN, line 25b0807. The contact stated when he pulled into a service…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 sierra forestriver travel camper that had secura tires, distributed by greenball corporation, tire size st225-75r15(na), [odi note: owner says these are load range "d" in phone conversation 8-30-10] dot 1KLN, line 25b0807. The contact stated when he pulled into a service station he noticed the passenger's side rear tire was flat the belt had separated from the tire. A few hours later the driver's side rear, and passenger's side front tires failed. the tires were replaced. the contact stated the tires were only three years old with 3,000 miles. The vin information was not available.
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle · Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river G2 silver back rv (na). While driving 55 mph the u bolt came loose on the axles and caused the leaf springs to fall out which also caused the axles to shift at a 30 degree angle and crash into a guard rail. A police report was filed and the contact did not…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river G2 silver back rv (na). While driving 55 mph the u bolt came loose on the axles and caused the leaf springs to fall out which also caused the axles to shift at a 30 degree angle and crash into a guard rail. A police report was filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the loose u bolt caused the failure. The vehicle IS currently being repaired at no charge to the owner. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that they where sorry for the failure and that they would pay for the repair cost. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 600.
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river sierra. while driving approximately 63 mph, a semi-truck sped past the contact's vehicle, which caused it to sway abnormally. the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. he safely maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river sierra. while driving approximately 63 mph, a semi-truck sped past the contact's vehicle, which caused it to sway abnormally. the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. he safely maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. a technician noticed that the frame and associated members failed. the vehicle was rendered as being completely destroyed. the contact called the manufacturer and was referred to a frame specialist, who was unable to assist. he has pictures of the failed incident. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10112091This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an air condition that has poor performance during high ambient temperatures. Technician will need to check the refrigerant charge and record the recovered amount on the repair order. Technician should recharge the system if needed. Technician will also need to verify if Global Diagnostic System 2 high side readings match a high side pressure gauge. If the readings vary greatly diagnostics will need to be performed.
Every Forest River Sierra model year
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