2017 Forest River Avenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avenger years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Avenger. That is the most of any Avenger model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Avenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Avenger recalls (2)
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Equipment:other:labels; tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger motorhomes, model AVT31DBS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles only indicates that the rear tire size is ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI, when the placard should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incomplete Federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392.
Equipment:other:labels; tires:markings
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Prime Time Avenger recreational vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. The Federal Placard indicates ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, while the subject vehicles' Federal Placard should indicate ST225/75R15D tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X5.0JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect tire information can cause the tires to be over inflated, possibly resulting in a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-01162017-0310.
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.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Avenger RV equipped with a stove and an oven. The contact stated that the stove was made with a mounted glass cover, and upon lowering the glass cover on the grate after cooking, the glass exploded. Additionally, the contact stated that the oven was made with a…
3 of 4 tires blew out on interstate after being inflated to 80psi as noted on the tires and other recalls 48-01162017-0310 and same tires, same mfr as other tires with same placards and information.*dt*jb consumer stated 1st repair was done on 3/10/21.*jb
Other Forest River Avenger years
← 2014 Avenger · 2018 Avenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Avenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Avenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Avenger | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Avenger | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Avenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Avenger | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Avenger | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Avenger | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Avenger | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Avenger?
Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Avenger?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.