Does the 2019 Forest River Forester have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 2 for the 2019 Forest River Forester. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2019 Forest River Forester?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2019 Forest River Forester recalls

5 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Forest River Forester with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 02
Total campaigns: 05

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2025650November 24, 2025
172 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the bracket that secures the hydraulic pump for the leveling system could fail. If this happens, the pump could separate from the vehicle while driving. Safety Risk: A pump that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to reinforce the bracket for the hydraulic pump.
Structure#2018425August 13, 2018
145 units affected
On certain vehicles equipped with a Solera Smart Arm awning, the awning may open with no action from an operator. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, the awning may detach, creating a potential road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning controller.
Suspension#2018291June 1, 2018
302 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the rear differential U-bolts may not have been properly tightened during installation. Over time, the loose bolts could detach from a vehicle, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the U-bolts as necessary.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#18V527000August 13, 2018
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.
Risk: 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 service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY#18V357000June 1, 2018
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.
Risk: 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 Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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