2017 Forest River Sanibel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sanibel years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Sanibel. That is the most of any Sanibel model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Sanibel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Sanibel recalls (1)
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Tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase 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 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
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.
Good year marathon st235/80r16lre. On 4 september 2018 while returning from a labor day trip, left rear axle goodyear marathon tire blew out. At the time we were travelling east on i-10. The blowout happened at mile marker 327. Happened at approx. 11:15 am. Weather was warm with scattered showers…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) forest river sanibel camper equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st235/80/r16 (na). While pulling into a parking area at a low rate of speed, the inner tread separated on the front driver's side tire. The tire was replaced by the contact. The manufacturer…
Other Forest River Sanibel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sanibel | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Sanibel?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Sanibel?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Forest River Sanibel a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sanibel model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.