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2020 Forest River Shasta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Forest River Shasta — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

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 Shasta years?

Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted83 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 83 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Shasta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2020 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V119000Tires & WheelsFebruary 28, 2020 · 38 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Shasta SST240TH and SST260TH trailers. The tires may have insufficient clearance inside the wheel well allowing the tire to contact the inside of the wheel well, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Consequence

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers with ones that are 2 inches taller and replace any tiresthat has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1144.

19V727000SuspensionOctober 11, 2019 · 44 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Shasta Oasis SST30QB and SST31OK trailers. The trailers may have been built with an incorrect length axle hanger, allowing the axle to contact the chassis while moving.

Consequence

If the axle hanger contacts the chassis, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-528-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1100.

2020 Forest River Shasta — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Shasta reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Forest River Shasta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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.