2011 Forest River Sunseeker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunseeker years
- Not enough data 8th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker. That ranks 8th out of 28 Sunseeker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,177 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Forest River Sunseeker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 27,177 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Forest River Sunseeker recalls (1)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.
Risk: A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on, or about October 23, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.
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.
Jan 16, 2015 received letter from chevrolet company saying must get updated transmission program. Had transmission reprogrammed with updated program even though no existing problems. Transmission started slipping and jumping. February 27, 2015 received letter from chevrolet company saying not to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river sun seeker 2300 rv equipped with a set of michelin ltx m/s tires, size: lt225/75 r16. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13t012000 (tires) in mid february 2014. The contact stated that he attempted to have the tires…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, tires problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sunseeker model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.