2012 Forest River SIERRA problems and owner complaints

WHEN UNWINTERIZING MY RV I NOTICED THE WHEEL ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE OF MY 2013 FOREST RIVER SIERRA 365SAQ WAS PITCHED SEVERAL INCHES SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL WAS 'OUT' FROM THE TRAILER AND THE TOP WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE TRAILER. I JACKED THE TRAILER UP TO REMOVE WEIGHT FROM THE AXLE AND THE PITCH DID NOT IMPROVE. I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND THE HUB TO INSPECT THE AXLE. THE END OF THE AXLE, THE SPINDLE, WAS SLIGHTLY BENT. THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY EXPIRED SO I CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT LINE FOR THE AXLE MANUFACTURER, AL-KO. …

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CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS

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The 5th wheel hitch mount has large cracks were it attaches to the frame.

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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 gla…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOWER DRAIN WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRES AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE SATURATED AND DETACHED, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRES, CABLES, WATER LINE, AND OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS NEAR THAT AREA TO DETACH AND FAIL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH CONSTANCY LY188 TIRES (NA), SIZE: 235/85/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE AND TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER SIERRA FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SLEEPING IN THE CAMPER, SMOKE WAS DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE WIRING, COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE BATTERY TO THE POWER CONVERTER. IN ADDITION, THE SMOKE ALARM FAILED TO ALERT THE OCCUPANTS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM THE CONVERTER. THE CABINET WAS AFFECTED BY THE INTERNAL FIRE AND THE CONTENTS INSIDE WERE DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC LINES FOR THE SLIDE OUT JACK AND THE LEVELING SYSTEM …

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WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I REPLACED THE WIRES MYSELF AND ADDED A RUBBER TUBE AT THE SHERP EDGE OF THE THE STEEL TUBE WHICH ENCASES THE WIRES. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST.*JB

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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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CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS

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I PURCHASED A 2013 FOREST RIVER 356 SAQ IN AUGUST OF 2012. I USED IT DURING THE REST OF THAT SEASON. COME TO FIND OUT FOREST RIVER ONLY PUT 6 THOUSAND POUND AXLES UNDER A 40+ FOOT CAMPER. IN THE SPRING I PULLED IT TO A CAT SCALE AND WEIGHED THE UNIT. MY VERY UNLOADED CAMPER REAR AXLE WEIGHT WAS 11,500 LBS. THIS POSES A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT WOULD BE VERY EASY TO OVER LOAD AND NOT EVEN KNOW. IF I WERE TO FILL MY FRESH WATER TANK THIS WOULD SURELY PUT ME VERY CLOSE TO THE AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS AND OVER ONCE I LOAD MY UNIT WITH ALL THE THINGS…

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