2014 Forest River Silverback Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverback years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Silverback. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Forest River Silverback problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure267%———
Equipment Adaptive/mobility133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Forest River Silverback recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Forest River Silverback.

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 silverback (na). The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, it was noticed that the camper frame fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…

Structure · received Feb 1, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10823618

The current steps that are being used are fastened together with aluminum pop rivets. These rivets will not support a persons normal weight for a period of time. Them shear off and the step fall along with person that is on it. This is a step safety hazard. I called the company demco that makes the…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility · received Jun 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10724334

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river silverback fifth wheel trailer (na). While the trailer was parked, the contact noticed that the front end of the frame was twisted from side to side. The failure damaged the front axle and internal structure. The dealer recommended that the trailer be…

Structure · received Aug 11, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10621430

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201430

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Silverback?

Owners most often report structure, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Silverback?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Forest River Silverback a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverback model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.