2014 Forest River Silverback problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Forest River Silverback. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Structure, roof and leaks: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Other: 1 complaint
What owners reported to NHTSA
08/11/2014, 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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MIL
06/09/2015, 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 KIT BUT IS ONLY REPAIRED WHEN YOU CALL. MOST CAMPERS DO NOT KNOW TO CALL.
02/01/2016, 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Looking at a 2014 Forest River Silverback?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.