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2016 Forest River Shockwave problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Forest River Shockwave — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Shockwave years?

Shockwave NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Shockwave NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Forest River Shockwave problems?

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Does the 2016 Forest River Shockwave have recalls?

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

15V831000OtherDecember 10, 2015 · 721 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

Consequence

If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.

15V771000OtherNovember 19, 2015 · 489 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Consequence

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.

15V359000SuspensionJune 9, 2015 · 1,497 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Consequence

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO REGULATE THE WATER PRESSURE, THE WATER HEATER AND FUEL VALVE FAILED TO FUNCTION AND CAUSED THE WATER PRESSURE TO FLUCTUATE ALONG WITH THE WATER BEING HOT OR COLD SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MORE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 9, 2017

2016 Forest River Shockwave — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Shockwave reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Forest River Shockwave have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Forest River Shockwave. 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.