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2015 Forest River Shasta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 83 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 166.0 times the median Shasta year — the 2015 model ranks #1 of 8 Shasta years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Other leads the complaint categories with 27 reports (33% of the total).

83

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Shasta years?

Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted83 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 83 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Forest River Shasta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other2733%
Body & Structure1822%
Tires & Wheels1822%
Suspension1518%
Electrical System22%
Lighting11%
Latches & Locks11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2015 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.

“WHEN I GOT MY CAMPER BACK FROM SHASTA AFTER THEY HAD THE CAMPER 79 DAYS FOR REPAIRS. I LOOKED UNDER MY CAMPER AND I FOUND THEY JUST PUT A FEW SCREWS IN THE WHEEL WELLS TO "FIX" DAMAGE FROM WHEELS BUSTING THE WHEEL WELL LOOSE FROM MY CAMPER, AND IT STILL HAS GAPS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND EXPOSED SCREW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 28, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER SHASTA. WHILE PARKED, THE ESCAPE WINDOW OF THE CAMPER TRAILER SUDDENLY DETACHED. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ADHESIVE USED FAILED. THE CAMPER WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 6, 2015

“WHEN I GOT MY CAMPER BACK FROM SHASTA AFTER THEY HAD THE CAMPER 79 DAYS FOR REPAIRS. I LOOKED UNDER MY CAMPER AND I FOUND THEY JUST PUT A FEW SCREWS IN THE WHEEL WELLS TO "FIX" DAMAGE FROM WHEELS BUSTING THE WHEEL WELL LOOSE FROM MY CAMPER, AND IT STILL HAS GAPS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND EXPOSED SCREW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 28, 2015

“WHEN I GOT MY CAMPER BACK FROM SHASTA AFTER THEY HAD THE CAMPER 79 DAYS FOR REPAIRS. I LOOKED UNDER MY CAMPER AND I FOUND THEY JUST PUT A FEW SCREWS IN THE WHEEL WELLS TO "FIX" DAMAGE FROM WHEELS BUSTING THE WHEEL WELL LOOSE FROM MY CAMPER, AND IT STILL HAS GAPS IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND EXPOSED SCREW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 28, 2015

“AT TIMES THE LED LIGHTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAMPER WOULDN'T WORK OR WOULD GO IN AND OUT. SO WE CHECK THE PLUG THAT HOOKS THE CAMPER TO THE TRUCK AND ONE OF THE PRONGS WAS MISSHAPEN SO HUBBY BENT IT BACK IN PLACE IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING NOW ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 16, 2015

2015 Forest River Shasta — common questions

Is the 2015 Forest River Shasta reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 83 complaints put the 2015 model at #1 of 8 Shasta years. It is one of the Shasta years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Shasta problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (27 complaints), tires & wheels (18 complaints), body & structure (18 complaints).

Does the 2015 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Forest River Shasta. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Forest River Shasta under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.