Forest River Motorhome

Model Motorhome made by Forest River got 21 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
97V012000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/11/1988 to 09/12/1996V (Vehicle)1059001/31/1997MFRFOREST RIVER, INC.02/03/199702/06/1997
Defect SummaryThe spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Consequence SummaryThe spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V097005FOREST RIVER, INC.from 01/19/2000 to 05/31/2001V (Vehicle)ODIFOREST RIVER, INC.04/30/200106/18/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryAm-safe notified forest river customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
103/22/1993
 Alternator failed.
103/22/1993
 Generator electronics had to be replaced.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
103/22/1993
 Batteries failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
203/22/1993
 Radiator failed twice.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
203/22/1993
 Engine oil leaks.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08/24/200801
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 forest river motorhome. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. the contact stated that the refrigerator is leaking ammonia. dometic stated that they were no longer honoring the recall. updated 10/20/08. *lj updated 10/21/08.*jb
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
103/22/1993
 Water tank support brackets broke causing tank to fall off.
103/22/1993
 Water heater by-pass failed.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/28/2001303/01/1997
 I have a 1993, vectra, diesel pusher, and i have noticed that some of the cross-members between the chassis and the floor of the coach, from just in front of the rear axle to the rear of the coach, have broken or have crushed. over time, the coach body can come down on the chassis. the propane gas line, which runs across the coach between the chassis and the coach body, can be crushed or broken creating the potential for a serious fire or explosion.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
103/22/1993
 Rear axle seal failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
1
 Rotors cracked completely through causing the vehicle to bounce and shudder while braking.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
0
 Rotors cracked.
STRUCTURE - BODY
06/28/2001303/01/1997
 I have a 1993, vectra, diesel pusher, and i have noticed that some of the cross-members between the chassis and the floor of the coach, from just in front of the rear axle to the rear of the coach, have broken or have crushed. over time, the coach body can come down on the chassis. the propane gas line, which runs across the coach between the chassis and the coach body, can be crushed or broken creating the potential for a serious fire or explosion.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
103/22/1993
 Door handle exterior broke.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
103/22/1993
 Engine cover/bed support needed reinforcement due to bending/sag.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
 The the front hanger bracket which holds the 100 gallon water tank, is broken, causing the tank to drop. *ak
TIRES
10/02/200318901111/01/2000
 Problems with firestone steeltex r4s tires.*mr the consumer did not state the problem. *jb *nm
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/19/1999505/28/1999
 Goodyear wrangler 8r19.6 tires experienced sidewall blowouts due to ply separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement due to the numerous tire failures. *slc
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
103/22/1993
 Throttle position sensor failed.
 Cruise control sticks, will not turn off. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
303/22/1993
 Windshield cracked on three occasions in the same area due to possible window frame defect.

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