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2020 Forest River Sabre problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 Forest River Sabre — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Sabre years?

Sabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted3 complaints2008: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Sabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Forest River Sabre problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2020 Forest River Sabre have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V669000Electrical SystemSeptember 20, 2019 · 78 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Sabre equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Low range E, Tire Size: ST235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT. The contact stated that while utilizing the adaptive cruise control and driving 72 MPH, the front passenger’s side forward tire inadvertently…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 2, 2023

2020 Forest River Sabre — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Sabre reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Forest River Sabre have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Forest River Sabre. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.