2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Sunseeker years?

Sunseeker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Fuel System	1	50%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

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

12V458000OtherSeptember 18, 2012 · 1,585 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.

Consequence

A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on, or about October 23, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER SUN SEEKER 2300 RV EQUIPPED WITH A SET OF MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES) IN MID FEBRUARY 2014. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE TIRES…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 6, 2014

“JAN 16, 2015 RECEIVED LETTER FROM CHEVROLET COMPANY SAYING MUST GET UPDATED TRANSMISSION PROGRAM. HAD TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMED WITH UPDATED PROGRAM EVEN THOUGH NO EXISTING PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND JUMPING. FEBRUARY 27, 2015 RECEIVED LETTER FROM CHEVROLET COMPANY SAYING NOT TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 16, 2015

2011 Forest River Sunseeker — common questions

Is the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker. 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 2011 compare to other Sunseeker years?

What are the most common 2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2011 Forest River Sunseeker — common questions

Is the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?

Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

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