2013 Forest River Windjammer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Windjammer years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Windjammer. That is the most of any Windjammer model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 598 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Windjammer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 598 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Windjammer recalls (1)
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Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Risk: As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer tire may contact floor (RQ14004) — opened Sep 10, 2014, closed Jul 9, 2015.
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 2017 forest river windjammer rv (na) equipped with lionshead castle rock tires, size: 225/75r15 (na). While driving 55 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The failure caused the tread to separate and the belt to be exposed. The contact also stated that the failure…
Other Forest River Windjammer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Windjammer | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Windjammer?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Windjammer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Windjammer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windjammer model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.