2014 Forest River Sabre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sabre years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Sabre. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Sabre model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20,000 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 2014 Forest River Sabre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Forest River Sabre recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
Risk: Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.
Equipment
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Forest River Sabre RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the RV became very unstable and difficult to control, while swaying from side to side. The RV was taken to the local RV service center who examined the RV and diagnosed that the crossmembers were…
Other Forest River Sabre years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sabre | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Sabre | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Sabre | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Sabre | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Sabre | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Sabre | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Sabre | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Sabre | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Sabre | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Sabre | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Sabre | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Sabre | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Sabre?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Sabre?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Forest River Sabre a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sabre model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.