2010 Forest River Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Forest River Sierra. That ranks 10th out of 28 Sierra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. 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 2010 Forest River Sierra 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% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Forest River Sierra recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
Risk: The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.
Fix: Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.
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 2010 forest river sierra rv. The contact stated that the extension for the kitchen counter top that folded up and down was a safety hazard. There was a spring loaded flip lever on each side. The contact stated that when the shelf was released, it dropped down hard and severed…
Other Forest River Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Sierra | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Sierra | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Sierra | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 Sierra | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Sierra | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Sierra | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Sierra | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Sierra | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Sierra | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Forest River Sierra?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Forest River Sierra?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Forest River Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.