2006 Forest River Travel Trailer recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Forest River Travel Trailer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Tires	2
Electrical System	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer complaints

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

Tires · at 5,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2008

My 10,000lb 5th wheel came equipped from the factory with dura king lt236/85r16 tires. The load range is rated as e 3,042lbs single axle and 2,778 dual. My 5th wheel has two axles with two tires per axle. Within the last month all four tires have blown out. Three within the last week and two in a single day. I would estimate that the last three tires blew out within 300 miles of each other. Each of the last three times I had a professional replace the tires and check the air pressure in each tire to be sure it met the standards. I also checked the tires to insure they held the correct…

Electrical System · reported Jun 11, 2008

Purchased a new rockwood freedom electric lift pop-up camper. Used the camper a total of five times and replaced the winch motor once after it stopped working. While on vacation in utah I was setting up the camper, I raised the camper roof with the winch and went inside to push out the beds and grab the safety braces. While I was still inside the roof fell on me causing injury. Upon examination of the winch motor the bar that the cable wraps around broke on the right side and the cable spooled off and the roof fell.

Suspension · at 1,400 miles · reported Apr 17, 2008

The contact owns a 2006 forest river travel trailer. The contact purchased the vehicle on july 2, 2005. In july of 2006, the front driver side wheel bearings failed and needed repair. The repair was covered under warranty by forest river rv. In july of 2007, the entire axle on the rear driver side was bent and needed to be repaired, but was not covered under warranty. The dealer stated that the failure was a result of poor maintenance. In october of 2007, the entire front passenger side axle needed to be repaired and was also not covered under warranty. The contact stated that all of these…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

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.