2016 Forest River SIERRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
Structure:Body: 2; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2016: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10875659 · 2016-06-21 (June 21, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOWER DRAIN WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRES AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE SATURATED AND DETACHED, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRES, CABLES, WATER LINE, AND OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS NEAR THAT AREA TO DETACH AND FAIL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10875659 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915392 · 2016-10-11 (October 11, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH CONSTANCY LY188 TIRES (NA), SIZE: 235/85/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE AND TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683387 · 2025-08-27 (August 27, 2025)
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Sierra RV. The contact stated that there was a fracture on the passenger’s side wall of the RV, extending across one-third of the length of the RV. The RV was not taken to a dealer to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11683387 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V480000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2015-07-30 (July 30, 2015)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, to July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V756000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
NHTSA campaign record ↗