2021 Forest River Ozark Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 3, 2024 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ozark years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Ozark. That is the most of any Ozark model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Forest River Ozark problems

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

Equipment1
Structure1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Structure150%———
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212024: 120241

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Forest River Ozark recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable water:storage tankSep 30, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V729000 · 5,168 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.

Risk: A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsApr 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V243000 · 99,190 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

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.

St225/75r15

Tires · received Jun 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11592271

we have a holding tank that has broken away from cheaply installed brackets and is coming through the bottom on the camper. Driving this is a hazard and if this had completely fallen out while we were driving over a pass it could have been fatal This is the major problem- there are many other…

Structure · received Aug 22, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11480615

Other Forest River Ozark years

← 2020 Ozark · 2022 Ozark →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 Ozark13
202122
2020 Ozark10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Ozark?

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

Was there a recall on the 2021 Forest River Ozark?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Forest River Ozark a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ozark model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.