2014 Forest River Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 15, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Avenger years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Avenger. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Avenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Forest River Avenger problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2014 Forest River Avenger recalls (1)

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EquipmentMay 17, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V203000 · 9,526 vehicles

Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) prime time avenger. The contact stated that the entire roof of the rv separated and damaged the walls. The rv was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire roof had to be replaced. The rv was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure…

Structure · received Mar 15, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10966159

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Avenger?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Avenger?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Forest River Avenger a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avenger model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.