2017 Forest River Shasta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shasta years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Shasta. That ranks 4th out of 8 Shasta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Forest River Shasta recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Shasta Revere SHT32FE recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly installed through the wheel-well, allowing the gas line to be damaged by road debris kicked up by the tires.
Risk: A damaged LP gas line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the LP gas line so that road debris cannot damage it, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-0995.
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.
We are a dealer and have seen 5 units with this issue, shasta has covered repair under warranty but has not notified owners/dealers of the issue or issued a recall. The wiring for the marker and brake lights passes through the frame unprotected near the rear of the unit and rubs. After aprox…
Other Forest River Shasta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Shasta | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Shasta | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Shasta | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Shasta | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Shasta | 46 | 1 |
| 2014 Shasta | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Shasta | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Shasta?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.