2016 Forest River Stealth EVO Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 1, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stealth EVO years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Stealth EVO. That is the most of any Stealth EVO model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 150 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2016 Forest River Stealth EVO problems

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

Structure1 · ~150 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%150——

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

2016 Forest River Stealth EVO recalls (1)

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Wheels:rim; tiresMay 25, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V360000 · 68 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Stealth Evo recreational vehicle trailers, models CSJT280RKS and CSJT290QBS, manufactured January 7, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had tires of the wrong load range installed which may result in premature tire failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Risk: Unexpected tire failure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will supply new correct tires and rims, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 extension 52. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-05192016-0199.

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 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER AND ALSO BUBBLED, WHICH INDICATED WATER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOSCANO RV (2531 E. PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635) AND…

Structure · received Mar 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11075607

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Stealth EVO?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Stealth EVO?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 Forest River Stealth EVO a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stealth EVO model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.