{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=FOREST%20RIVER","name":"FOREST RIVER","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-10-31T16:20:50.827Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":237,"deaths":3,"injured":82,"fires":149},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":54},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":24},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","n":24},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":18},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","n":17},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":12},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","n":12},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","n":7},{"component_desc":"TIRES","n":5},{"component_desc":"WHEELS","n":4}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2251878","date_received":"2026-09-29","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system.  The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance.  We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch structure to the chassis failed and came apart. This failure has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the hitch attachment and the safety of continuing to tow with this motorhome.  These are two separate failures involving the same critical towing system. Failure of the hitch or its chassis attachment while traveling could result in separation of the towed vehicle, loss of control, property damage, serious injury, or death to occupants or other motorists.  We have photographs and repair documentation from both incidents. We have also identified publicly available information from an RV repair facility discussing failures involving the same or substantially similar hitch/chassis attachment area and describing such failures as recurring/common. We are preserving that information as supporting evidence.  I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether there is a broader safety defect involving the hitch/chassis attachmen","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2251878"},{"cmplid":"2251879","date_received":"2026-09-29","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system.  The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance.  We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch structure to the chassis failed and came apart. This failure has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the hitch attachment and the safety of continuing to tow with this motorhome.  These are two separate failures involving the same critical towing system. Failure of the hitch or its chassis attachment while traveling could result in separation of the towed vehicle, loss of control, property damage, serious injury, or death to occupants or other motorists.  We have photographs and repair documentation from both incidents. We have also identified publicly available information from an RV repair facility discussing failures involving the same or substantially similar hitch/chassis attachment area and describing such failures as recurring/common. We are preserving that information as supporting evidence.  I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether there is a broader safety defect involving the hitch/chassis attachmen","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2251879"},{"cmplid":"2251880","date_received":"2026-09-29","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TRAILER HITCHES","description":"Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system.  The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance.  We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch structure to the chassis failed and came apart. This failure has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the hitch attachment and the safety of continuing to tow with this motorhome.  These are two separate failures involving the same critical towing system. Failure of the hitch or its chassis attachment while traveling could result in separation of the towed vehicle, loss of control, property damage, serious injury, or death to occupants or other motorists.  We have photographs and repair documentation from both incidents. We have also identified publicly available information from an RV repair facility discussing failures involving the same or substantially similar hitch/chassis attachment area and describing such failures as recurring/common. We are preserving that information as supporting evidence.  I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether there is a broader safety defect involving the hitch/chassis attachmen","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2251880"},{"cmplid":"2232825","date_received":"2026-08-06","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford Motorhome Chassis. While on a road trip, the contact, his wife, and two children became ill from the PolyHyde vinyl seats that were factory installed and bolted down in the RV. The contact stated that the seats were deteriorating and released a powdery substance, causing his eyes to water, coughing, and respiratory issues. The contact's son was diagnosed with bronchitis and had a rash on the chest. The contact’s daughter had a cough and runny nose. The contact's wife had high blood pressure. Medical attention was received by each occupant inside the RV. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2232825"},{"cmplid":"2232826","date_received":"2026-08-06","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":4,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEATS","description":"The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford Motorhome Chassis. While on a road trip, the contact, his wife, and two children became ill from the PolyHyde vinyl seats that were factory installed and bolted down in the RV. The contact stated that the seats were deteriorating and released a powdery substance, causing his eyes to water, coughing, and respiratory issues. The contact's son was diagnosed with bronchitis and had a rash on the chest. The contact’s daughter had a cough and runny nose. The contact's wife had high blood pressure. Medical attention was received by each occupant inside the RV. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2232826"},{"cmplid":"2230748","date_received":"2026-07-30","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"WILDWOOD","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The faulty wiring of the battery caused it to catch fire. The vehicle is currently available for inspection, at the dealership. We have the fire report, the independent fire inspection report, and the recall that was mailed to us by the manufacturer, as well as the inspection and estimate from the insurance company. My husband and infant daughter were inside when it caught fire directly under the propane tanks. There were no warning signs, the neighbor saw smoke from the window, that was the only warning that was had.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2230748"},{"cmplid":"2225841","date_received":"2026-07-15","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FLAGSTAFF","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Flagstaff. The contact stated that upon returning to the trailer, heavy white smoke filled the entire trailer. The contact cut the power to the RV and discovered that there was an internal fire within the control board. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the control board manufacturer for assistance. The contact called the manufacturer of the control board and agreed to have the control board replaced under warranty. The repair was performed by an RV mechanic. Recently, while in the bathroom of the RV, the contact smelled an electrical burning odor and immediately checked the control board and saw flames. The contact's wife immediately cut off the electricity to the RV and extinguished the flames with a dry hand towel. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2225841"},{"cmplid":"2225842","date_received":"2026-07-15","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FLAGSTAFF","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Flagstaff. The contact stated that upon returning to the trailer, heavy white smoke filled the entire trailer. The contact cut the power to the RV and discovered that there was an internal fire within the control board. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the control board manufacturer for assistance. The contact called the manufacturer of the control board and agreed to have the control board replaced under warranty. The repair was performed by an RV mechanic. Recently, while in the bathroom of the RV, the contact smelled an electrical burning odor and immediately checked the control board and saw flames. The contact's wife immediately cut off the electricity to the RV and extinguished the flames with a dry hand towel. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2225842"},{"cmplid":"2219261","date_received":"2026-06-24","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FLAGSTAFF","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked in an open space in an RV resort park, and after making dinner, the contact seemed to have passed out afterwards. The contact later woke up to neighbors banging on the doors because the carbon monoxide alarm was engaged. The contact was able to open the door, but with great difficulty. The RV resort owner interacted with the contact, but the contact was not making sense. The paramedics performed an evaluation and determined that the Carbon Monoxide level in the contact's body was abnormally high. The contact was immediately provided with fresh oxygen by the ambulance and was transported to the hospital.  Upon evaluation at the hospital, the contact was informed that the Carbon Monoxide readings were off the charts, and Poison Control for Carbon Monoxide poisoning was contacted. The contact was diagnosed with abnormal EKG and tachycardia. Additionally, the contact was diagnosed with high level of lactic acid in the body and was close to septic shock. The contact informed the dealer of the failure and was advised that the RV needed to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be contacted by the legal department; however, the contact received a call from the warranty resolution department, which asked the contact about the desired resolution. The manufacturer then informed the dealer that the contact would be responsible for the di","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2219261"},{"cmplid":"2219262","date_received":"2026-06-24","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FLAGSTAFF","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked in an open space in an RV resort park, and after making dinner, the contact seemed to have passed out afterwards. The contact later woke up to neighbors banging on the doors because the carbon monoxide alarm was engaged. The contact was able to open the door, but with great difficulty. The RV resort owner interacted with the contact, but the contact was not making sense. The paramedics performed an evaluation and determined that the Carbon Monoxide level in the contact's body was abnormally high. The contact was immediately provided with fresh oxygen by the ambulance and was transported to the hospital.  Upon evaluation at the hospital, the contact was informed that the Carbon Monoxide readings were off the charts, and Poison Control for Carbon Monoxide poisoning was contacted. The contact was diagnosed with abnormal EKG and tachycardia. Additionally, the contact was diagnosed with high level of lactic acid in the body and was close to septic shock. The contact informed the dealer of the failure and was advised that the RV needed to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be contacted by the legal department; however, the contact received a call from the warranty resolution department, which asked the contact about the desired resolution. The manufacturer then informed the dealer that the contact would be responsible for the di","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2219262"},{"cmplid":"2219263","date_received":"2026-06-24","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"FLAGSTAFF","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION:SMOKE/CO WARNING/ALARM","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked in an open space in an RV resort park, and after making dinner, the contact seemed to have passed out afterwards. The contact later woke up to neighbors banging on the doors because the carbon monoxide alarm was engaged. The contact was able to open the door, but with great difficulty. The RV resort owner interacted with the contact, but the contact was not making sense. The paramedics performed an evaluation and determined that the Carbon Monoxide level in the contact's body was abnormally high. The contact was immediately provided with fresh oxygen by the ambulance and was transported to the hospital.  Upon evaluation at the hospital, the contact was informed that the Carbon Monoxide readings were off the charts, and Poison Control for Carbon Monoxide poisoning was contacted. The contact was diagnosed with abnormal EKG and tachycardia. Additionally, the contact was diagnosed with high level of lactic acid in the body and was close to septic shock. The contact informed the dealer of the failure and was advised that the RV needed to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be contacted by the legal department; however, the contact received a call from the warranty resolution department, which asked the contact about the desired resolution. The manufacturer then informed the dealer that the contact would be responsible for the di","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2219263"},{"cmplid":"2198770","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198770"},{"cmplid":"2198771","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198771"},{"cmplid":"2198772","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"PUMA","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"Got it in sept 2022 brand new the shower leaked water the seal of the slide leaked and the power inlet got very warm which would kick the breaker occasionally","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198772"},{"cmplid":"2198039","date_received":"2026-04-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"SANDPIPER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"We have repeatedly reported to both the manufacturer and the dealership that there are multiple screws and staples protruding throughout the RV, creating an ongoing safety hazard. These issues were present from the time of purchase and have been documented during prior service visits. The RV has been returned to the dealership numerous rimes for repairs and has been out of service for a significant portion of our ownership since purchasing it in summer of 2025. On April 11, 2026, during only our second night using the RV, I was walking from the main sitting area down the stairs toward the kitchen/bedroom area when my sock became caught on a protruding screw sticking out of the stair trim/flooring strip. This caused me to lose my balance and fall down the stairs. I landed forcefully on my hands and knees, resulting in pain and visible bruising to my knees and feet, and required medical evaluation. This incident was directly caused by a known and previously reported defect that had not been properly corrected. Given that: these hazards were previously reported/documented, the dealer & manufacturer was aware of the risk, they both knew that I have mobility issues affecting my balance/walking and a family with young children are using it, the defects are widespread throughout the RV, and the condition has now resulted in a personal injury. This represents a ongoing to both myself and my children. The vehicle remains unsafe for normal use. Due to the repeated nature of these defec","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198039"},{"cmplid":"2198040","date_received":"2026-04-18","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"SANDPIPER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"We have repeatedly reported to both the manufacturer and the dealership that there are multiple screws and staples protruding throughout the RV, creating an ongoing safety hazard. These issues were present from the time of purchase and have been documented during prior service visits. The RV has been returned to the dealership numerous rimes for repairs and has been out of service for a significant portion of our ownership since purchasing it in summer of 2025. On April 11, 2026, during only our second night using the RV, I was walking from the main sitting area down the stairs toward the kitchen/bedroom area when my sock became caught on a protruding screw sticking out of the stair trim/flooring strip. This caused me to lose my balance and fall down the stairs. I landed forcefully on my hands and knees, resulting in pain and visible bruising to my knees and feet, and required medical evaluation. This incident was directly caused by a known and previously reported defect that had not been properly corrected. Given that: these hazards were previously reported/documented, the dealer & manufacturer was aware of the risk, they both knew that I have mobility issues affecting my balance/walking and a family with young children are using it, the defects are widespread throughout the RV, and the condition has now resulted in a personal injury. This represents a ongoing to both myself and my children. The vehicle remains unsafe for normal use. Due to the repeated nature of these defec","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198040"},{"cmplid":"2192250","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2192250"},{"cmplid":"2192251","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2192251"},{"cmplid":"2192252","date_received":"2026-03-31","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"GEORGETOWN","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2192252"},{"cmplid":"2182655","date_received":"2026-03-03","make":"FOREST RIVER","model":"WILDWOOD","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"My wife and I went camping to our favorite RV park in Lyndon Station Wisconsin, my sister met us there for a weekend of relaxation and visit. During the first nights stay we were suddenly woke by a smoke filled bedroom/bathroom. Got up and flipped light on and our bedroom was filled with smoke immediately my wife heard a buzzing noise and then the sound of light switch being flipped off hard. I immediately woke my sister up in the front of the coach. Opened the door to get fresh air. Its 1:18 in the morning. Searched frantically for the source, had extinguisher ready. Opened every compartment underneath,  the very rear of the RV has storage underneath. The smell of burning wires were strong in that comapartment. Removed side panels in compartment and found on the left side a outlet mounted to the floor had started on fire, cause was the shower drain had leaked without knowing and water had dripped right on top of the outlet that was mounted directly underneath the drain line. The outlet was for the hot water heater, burned the outlet completely melting the outlet and the metal inside the outlet.( Have pictures of all of it) and still have the outlet. Could have been overtaken by the smoke but thank god we werent! Firealarm never went off, battery is replaced yearly. We had only owned the camper a couple of years. Called Camping World in Little Falls, MN they have gave us the run around, told us to call Forrest River no response back. Called CW again nothing but run around for","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2182655"}]}