2010 Forest River Work and Play problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2010 Forest River Work and Play — 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

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Work and Play years?

Work and Play NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Forest River Work and Play problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Latches & Locks	1	50%	new
Suspension	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2010 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

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

10V325000OtherJuly 14, 2010 · 250 units

Defect

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 WORK AND PLAY TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEELS TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010. THE EGRESS WINDOW MAY STICK OR REQUIRE MORE THAN 20 POUNDS OF PRESSURE TO OPEN.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN EGRESS WINDOW MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND MAY DELAY OR PREVENT AN OCCUPANT'S EGRESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORK AND PLAY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-574-533-8460.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WORK AND PLAY FOREST RIVER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FRONT AND REAR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ACCESSING THE KEY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · January 1, 2014

“CASE #[XXX], SUBMITTED 8-17-2010. 2010 FOREST RIVER INC, CHEROKEE GREY WOLF MODEL 19RR. U BOLTS CAME LOOSE ON BOTH AXLES ALLOWING AXLES TO MOVE OFF OF THEIR LOCATING PIN ON LEAF SPRINGS. THE WHEELS SHIFTED RIGHT ALLOWING BOTH RIGHT TIRES TO RUB ON INNER WHEEL WELL. THE CONDITION WAS DISCOVERED WHEN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 4, 2010

2010 Forest River Work and Play — common questions

Is the 2010 Forest River Work and Play 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 2010 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Forest River Work and Play. 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 2010 compare to other Work and Play years?

What are the most common 2010 Forest River Work and Play problems?

Does the 2010 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2010 Forest River Work and Play — common questions

Is the 2010 Forest River Work and Play reliable?

Does the 2010 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

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