2019 Forest River Sierra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Forest River Sierra — 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.

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Sierra years?

Sierra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Forest River Sierra problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	▼ down

Does the 2019 Forest River Sierra have recalls?

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

18V624000SuspensionSeptember 13, 2018 · 935 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Consequence

The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.

2019 Forest River Sierra — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Sierra 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 2019 Forest River Sierra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Forest River Sierra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2019 compare to other Sierra years?

What are the most common 2019 Forest River Sierra problems?

Does the 2019 Forest River Sierra have recalls?

2019 Forest River Sierra — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Sierra reliable?

Does the 2019 Forest River Sierra have recalls?

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