AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS
2020 Forest River Sunseeker
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2020 Forest River Sunseeker. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 14 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 1 month of data.
Safety recalls
4 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
we have no recourse our dealer is closed
- NHTSA ID
- 11630596
- Incident
- Nov 28, 2024
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
SERVICE BRAKES
According to GM Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or contamination may, over time, cause corrosion. This could result in high current draw through the circuit at the vehicles' lower left side B-pillar. Unintended release of excessive heat from the circuit may pose a risk of a vehicle fire and increase the risk of injury."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY
As per recall 23V100. Mercedes-Benz AG (âÃÂÃÂMBAGâÃÂÃÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. Influenced by certain premises, such as ambient and assembly space temperatures as well as usage, this could lead to an increase of the transitional resistance between fuse and fuse holder and thus, to a limit-exceeding heat development in the area of the fuse holder. Consequently, a risk of fire during operation and a risk of injury cannot be ruled out.
PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver parking practices and impair safe parking of the vehicle. If the vehicle is not properly secured in accordance with parking instructions in the operator's manual (including usage of the parking brake), it cannot be ruled out that the vehicle might roll away from its parked position under certain circumstances. Thus, the risk of an accident could increase. The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. It is important that the driver ensures that the manual parking brake is engaged to adequately secure the vehicle against rolling away. Additionally, the parking level "P" is only to be inserted when the vehicle is completely stationary. The customer can find precise information on the parking process and on correct vehicle securing in their operator manual. Owners who notice any issues with the automatic transmission park lock function may contact their nearest Mercedes-Benz service partner immediately and have an appointment arranged for the vehicle to be inspected."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MBAG Recall 22V360 has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not be available, which could preclude or delay the arrival of emergency responders. This might increase the risk of an injury following an emergency event. The supplier of the SIM card will update the SIM profile of the communication modules on the affected vehicles. This update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required. If the over-the-air update cannot be successfully completed, the customer will be notified and advised to visit an authorized dealer to have the update performed.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2020Viewing | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.