2013 Forest River Cross Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cross Country years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Cross Country. That is the most of any Cross Country model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Cross Country 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 16,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Cross Country recalls (2)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
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.
Recall nhtsa 15v798, my steps sustained a complete failure. The main shoulder bold broke sending the steps in a free fall. The coach was parked in my driveway at the time. Sent pictures and build sheet to lippert, they insist i take it to a service center. No-one can take the coach for several…
Other Forest River Cross Country years
← 2012 Cross Country · 2014 Cross Country →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cross Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Cross Country | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Cross Country?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Cross Country?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Cross Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cross Country model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.