2017 Forest River Work and Play problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 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.

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How does 2017 compare to other Work and Play years?

Work and Play NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

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

16V450000OtherJune 21, 2016 · 175 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured August 11, 2015, through October 27, 2015, and Work N' Play recreational trailers manufactured from October 25, 2015, through May 6, 2016. The MB Sturgis liquid propane (LP) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.

Consequence

If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners. A remedy plan has not been determined. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-291-6665. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.

2017 Forest River Work and Play — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Work and Play reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 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 2017 compare to other Work and Play years?

Does the 2017 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

2017 Forest River Work and Play — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Work and Play reliable?

Does the 2017 Forest River Work and Play have recalls?

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