2016 Forest River Work AND Play Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2016 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Work AND Play years
Not enough data 8th of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Work AND Play so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2016 Forest River Work AND Play recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsJun 21, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V450000 · 175 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured August 11, 2015, through October 27, 2015, and Work N' Play recreational trailers manufactured from October 25, 2015, through May 6, 2016. The MB Sturgis liquid propane (LP) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.

Risk: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners. A remedy plan has not been determined. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-291-6665. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heaterNov 19, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V771000 · 489 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Work AND Play?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Work AND Play?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 Forest River Work AND Play a good year?

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