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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
97V012000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/11/1988 to 09/12/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 10590 | 01/31/1997 | MFR | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 02/03/1997 | 02/06/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V097005 | FOREST RIVER, INC. | from 01/19/2000 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | ODI | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 06/18/2001 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Am-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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Alternator failed. | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Generator electronics had to be replaced. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Batteries failed. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
2 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Radiator failed twice. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
2 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Engine oil leaks. | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
08/24/2008 | 0 | 1 | |
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 | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Water tank support brackets broke causing tank to fall off. | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Water heater by-pass failed. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
06/28/2001 | 3 | 03/01/1997 | |
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 | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
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 | |||
06/28/2001 | 3 | 03/01/1997 | |
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 | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Door handle exterior broke. | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
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 | |||
10/02/2003 | 18901 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
Problems with firestone steeltex r4s tires.*mr the consumer did not state the problem. *jb *nm | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
08/19/1999 | 5 | 05/28/1999 | |
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 | |||
1 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Throttle position sensor failed. | |||
Cruise control sticks, will not turn off. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
3 | 03/22/1993 | ||
Windshield cracked on three occasions in the same area due to possible window frame defect. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NY | MEDFORD | TAG RV |