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2013 Forest River Shasta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2013 Forest River Shasta — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Shasta years?

Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted83 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 83 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Forest River Shasta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2013 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

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

15V303000OtherMay 22, 2015 · 120 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information stated on the Federal Weight Tags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Incorrect GVWR information on the label may lead the operator to load the trailer to an incorrect weight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-05132015-0035.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SHASTA EQUIPPED WITH TOWMASTER TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TIRES WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 14, 2014

2013 Forest River Shasta — common questions

Is the 2013 Forest River Shasta reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Forest River Shasta. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Forest River Shasta years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Shasta years to avoid are 2015. The cleanest record among Shasta years belongs to 2020.

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.