2019 Forest River Sabre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sabre years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Sabre. That is the most of any Sabre model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 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 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
Risk: The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. The Forest River number for this recall is 62-0972.
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.
Morning of 8/24, checked air pressure in all tires. All were between 78-80psi. That afternoon around 4:00 o'clock p.m. We had a blowout on front passenger side tire. We were traveling at approximately 65-70 mph. Was able to get off of interstate highway 40, we were just south of statesboro, nc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river fifth wheel sabre. The contact awoke while sleeping in the vehicle to a strong burning electrical smell. The contact could not initially find the source and opened the rv window and the room filled with smoke. The contact went outside and turned the propane…
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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Sabre | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Sabre | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Sabre | 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 2019 Forest River Sabre?
Owners most often report equipment, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.