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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 3 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Equipment Adaptive/mobility. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
3 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CAMPER FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CAMPER FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10823618
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2015
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
THE CURRENT STEPS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH ALUMINUM POP RIVETS. THESE RIVETS WILL NOT SUPPORT A PERSONS NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THEM SHEAR OFF AND THE STEP FALL ALONG WITH PERSON THAT IS ON IT. THIS IS A STEP SAFETY HAZARD. I CALLED THE COMPANY DEMCO THAT MAKES THE STEPS AND THEY DO HAVE A RETRO…
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THE CURRENT STEPS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH ALUMINUM POP RIVETS. THESE RIVETS WILL NOT SUPPORT A PERSONS NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THEM SHEAR OFF AND THE STEP FALL ALONG WITH PERSON THAT IS ON IT. THIS IS A STEP SAFETY HAZARD. I CALLED THE COMPANY DEMCO THAT MAKES THE STEPS AND THEY DO HAVE A RETRO KIT BUT IS ONLY REPAIRED WHEN YOU CALL. MOST CAMPERS DO NOT KNOW TO CALL.
NHTSA ODI #10724334
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2014
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER (NA). WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS TWISTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE FRONT AXLE AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRAILER BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER (NA). WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS TWISTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE FRONT AXLE AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRAILER BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10621430
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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