2013 Forest River Shasta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shasta years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Shasta. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Shasta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,250 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 2013 Forest River Shasta 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% | 2,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Shasta recalls (1)
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Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information stated on the Federal Weight Tags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Incorrect GVWR information on the label may lead the operator to load the trailer to an incorrect weight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-05132015-0035.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river shasta equipped with towmaster tires, size: 225/75r15 (na). While driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger and the rear driver and passenger side tires blew out. The tires were original. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tires were…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river shasta recreational trailer. The vehicle was equipped with goodyear marathon st tires, size st235/80r16. While driving approximately 65 mph on a road trip, one tire blew out in florida and another tire blew out in ohio. The tire manufacturer was notified of…
Other Forest River Shasta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Shasta | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Shasta | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Shasta | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Shasta | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Shasta | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Shasta | 46 | 1 |
| 2014 Shasta | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Shasta?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Shasta?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Shasta a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Shasta model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.