2015 Forest River Shasta
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
37% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS WASHING MY CAMPER AND I WAS CUT A FEW TIMES ON ROUGH METAL BURR WHERE THE METAL WAS CUT/BROKEN ON BUMPER, AND A PIECE OF METAL STICKING OUT OF MY WING OF MY CAMPER.. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE BLEEDING AND DIDN'T GO TO THE DOCTOR...
NHTSA ODI report, 20150827
THE FRAME WELDS WERE INADEQUATE AND HAVE BROKEN AWAY ON THE FRONT PART OF THE TRAILER NEAR THE TONGUE. THE CENTER CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE TONGUE IS DANGLING. IT IS A 2015 SHASTA 1961 RE-ISSUE 16 FOOT TRAILER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171122
35% of complaints: wheels — 16 distinct reports on file.
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I HAVE A TRAVEL TRAILER WITH 15' WHITE PAINTED STEEL SPOKE WHEELS, AFTER A YEAR ONE HAD A AIR LEAK WHERE THE RIM AND SPOKES ARE WELDED TOGETHER, ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER ANOTHER WHEEL HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN, I ENDED UP PUTTING INNERTUBES IN THEM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181024
33% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: equipment adaptive/mobility — 6 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS WASHING MY CAMPER AND I WAS CUT A FEW TIMES ON ROUGH METAL BURR WHERE THE METAL WAS CUT/BROKEN ON BUMPER, AND A PIECE OF METAL STICKING OUT OF MY WING OF MY CAMPER.. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE BLEEDING AND DIDN'T GO TO THE DOCTOR...
NHTSA ODI report, 20150827
4% of complaints: equipment — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717.
Campaign 15V303000 — check if this car was fixed
Shasta Airflyte Safety Issues
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Forest River Shasta — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V303000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2015 Forest River Shasta reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Forest River Shasta?
The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Forest River Shasta have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.