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2021 Forest River Sierra recalls and problems

The 2021 Forest River Sierra has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Forest River Sierra vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Forest River Sierra recalls

Recall 21V-378: Equipment, Structure

Reported May 24, 2021 · 18 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.

Risk: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.

2021 Forest River Sierra problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Firerelated1
Unknown or Other1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2021 Forest River Sierra complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 31, 2023
Recently I had the glass over my dining table shatter. My concern is not that it shattered, but the size of the shards.Although the glass shattered only after I shut the door on the trailer. It is my understanding that per ANSI Z26.1 that each shard should weigh no more than 4.25g. And anything larger is a sign that the glass was not tempered properly. I reached out to Forest River who reached out to the Lippert the manufacturer. The are claiming the glass is not covered. But they did not address the tempering of the glass. I still have the glass and have photos of the glass and photos of of…
Firerelated · reported Sep 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra Model 379FLOK travel trailer. The contact stated that while the travel trailer oven was in use, the heat vent on the back of the oven melted the backsplash. The travel trailer was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure.
Service Brakes · reported Aug 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the trailer brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the "trailer wiring fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Forest River Sierra have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Forest River Sierra: 21V-378 (equipment, structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Forest River Sierra?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.