2011 Forest River Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 15th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2011 Forest River Sierra so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2011 Forest River Sierra recalls (2)
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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.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2011. Owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
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.
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 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Sierra | 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 2011 Forest River Sierra?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.