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2017 Forest River Shasta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2017 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Shasta years?

Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted83 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 83 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Forest River Shasta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting1100%

Does the 2017 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

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

19V394000OtherMay 24, 2019 · 37 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Shasta Revere SHT32FE recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly installed through the wheel-well, allowing the gas line to be damaged by road debris kicked up by the tires.

Consequence

A damaged LP gas line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the LP gas line so that road debris cannot damage it, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-0995.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WE ARE A DEALER AND HAVE SEEN 5 UNITS WITH THIS ISSUE, SHASTA HAS COVERED REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY BUT HAS NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS/DEALERS OF THE ISSUE OR ISSUED A RECALL. THE WIRING FOR THE MARKER AND BRAKE LIGHTS PASSES THROUGH THE FRAME UNPROTECTED NEAR THE REAR OF THE UNIT AND RUBS. AFTER APROX…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 1, 2016

2017 Forest River Shasta — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Shasta 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 2017 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 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.