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Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.

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What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?

A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.

The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.

How to interpret what you read

A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:

  • One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
  • Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
  • Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
  • Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.

If you've experienced a defect

File a complaint. NHTSA's investigators rely on this database to detect emerging defects, and useful complaints — specific, concrete, with dates and mileage and clear descriptions of what happened — feed directly into the agency's pattern detection. The form takes about 10 minutes and is at nhtsa.gov/recalls under "Report a Safety Problem." Your complaint becomes part of the same public record that this page is built from. Owners filing detailed VOQs are how recalls get triggered.

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FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2005) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Mar 12, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
2005 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT RV WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOILER TUBE IN HIS RV CRACKED AND RELEASED PRESSURIZED COOLANT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER'S RESOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHEET METAL AROUND THE BACK PART OF THE UNIT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE CONSUMER'S RV, HOWEVER IT DID NOT SOLVE THE LEAKING GAS PROBLEM. THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REP... Read more
FOREST RIVER SIERRA (2003) — EQUIPMENT Mar 11, 2009
Incident date: Feb 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER SIERRA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BEGINNING OF 2008. SHE HAD THE BURNER HOUSING INSTALLED TO PREVENT A FIRE SPREAD, ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. IN FEBRUARY OF 2009, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT FOUND A ... Read more
FOREST RIVER SIERRA (2003) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Mar 11, 2009
Incident date: Feb 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER SIERRA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BEGINNING OF 2008. SHE HAD THE BURNER HOUSING INSTALLED TO PREVENT A FIRE SPREAD, ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. IN FEBRUARY OF 2009, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT FOUND A ... Read more
FOREST RIVER PUMA (2006) — EQUIPMENT Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED OPERATING WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
FOREST RIVER PUMA (2006) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER PUMA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED OPERATING WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
FOREST RIVER SIERRA (2009) — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 19, 2009
Incident date: Feb 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, A SEMI-TRUCK SPED PAST THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND ASSOCIATED MEMBERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED AS ... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2006) — TIRES Feb 14, 2009
Incident date: Feb 8, 2009
BLOWN TIRE ON RV FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN ST TIRES NOT FIT BY KARRIER TO PROFIED A SAFE TIRE UNDER LOAD CONDITIONS AND CURRENT SPEED LIMITS. FORREST RIVER SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND RECALL TIRES. MY TIRES ARE BY KARRIER LOAD STAR CARILES WAS ALL THAT WAS LISTED. *TR
FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER (2005) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Feb 11, 2009
Incident date: Feb 11, 2009
WHILE PERFORMING A SAFETY RECALL ON THE REFRIGERATOR IN MY RV, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE BURNER TUBE WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING AMMONIA. THE RECALL WAS TO POSSIBLY PREVENT A FIRE "IN THE EVENT THIS DID HAPPEN ". THE COMPANY, KEYSTON RV/DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS ARE AWARE OF THIS SITUATION. IT IS MY CONTENTION, THAT SINCE THIS IS A RELATED PROBLEM, IT SHOULD BE COVERED AND REPLACED AT NO COST TO ... Read more
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2005) — EQUIPMENT Feb 5, 2009
Incident date: Dec 7, 2008
I HAD A 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME THAT WAS DESTROYED BY A FIRE THAT WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN A DOMETIC RV REFRIGERATOR. I WAS UNAWARE OF A RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE FIRE. I RECEIVED AN OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC 9 DAYS AFTER THE FIRE HAD HAPPENED. THE LOCAL FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE AND A FIRE INSPECTOR SPECIALIST HEARD B Y MY INSURANCE COMPANY BOTH CONCLUDED THE REFRIGERATOR... Read more
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FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2005) — VISIBILITY Jan 16, 2009
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
WE PURCHASED A 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MODEL 359XL MOTORHOME IN MARCH 2006. WE HAVE HAD THE LEFT SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM THE TOP CORNER 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. ALL 3 TIMES THE WINDSHIELD BROKE WHILE WE WERE PARKED IN A CAMPGROUND. NOW THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IS PULLING OUT OF THE FRAME. THE MOTOR HOME IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. IN ADDITION THE ROOF LEAKS AROUND ... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — TIRES Jan 6, 2009
Incident date: Jul 19, 2008
WE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OF A TIRE ON MY CAMPER TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED WITH DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVES, AS VERIFIED BY THE TIRE DEALER. ALL 4 TIRES ON THE CAMPER WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED AS WELL AS NEW VALVE STEMS. *TR
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2004) — SUSPENSION Dec 18, 2008
Incident date: Oct 16, 2008
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2004 WILDCAT, 28? FIFTH WHEEL. DURING A TRIP I NOTICED ONE OF THE TIRES WAS WORN TO THE CORD ON THE INSIDE EDGE, WHILE STILL HAVING TREAD ON THE OUTSIDE. IF THIS HAD NOT BEEN NOTICED, I?M SURE THAT WITHIN THE NEXT 100 MILES I WOULD HAVE BEEN CHANGING A TIRE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH RUBBER FROM THE TIRE EVERYWHERE. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND TRIP CONTINUED. UPON RETURN, I DISC... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2006) — INTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 16, 2008
Incident date: Nov 16, 2008
THE OVERHEAD DC LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BULB WAS NOT BURNED OUT. I TOOK THE LIGHT FIXTURE DOWN AND FOUND A LARGE SCORCHED AREA ON THE SOFT CEILING. THE PHINALIC (SPELLED WRONG) SPACER IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE HAD CRUMBLED AND THIS WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE BULB NOT WORKING BUT THIS FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE THE SCORCHING ON THE SOFT CEILING. I TOOK PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO A FOREST RIVER REPRESENTAT... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2004) — EQUIPMENT Dec 12, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT WORK DUE TO A MANIFOLD CRACK. AS A RESULT, AMMONIA LEAKED OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL AND A TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE IN 2007. IN THE BEGINNING OF 2008, THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED WORKING. DOMETIC STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE UNIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Dec 12, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT WORK DUE TO A MANIFOLD CRACK. AS A RESULT, AMMONIA LEAKED OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL AND A TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE IN 2007. IN THE BEGINNING OF 2008, THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED WORKING. DOMETIC STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE UNIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — TIRES Dec 12, 2008
Incident date: Sep 8, 2008
TOW-MASTER ST 205/75R15 MADE IN INDONESIA SIDE WALL BLOW OUT [ HAVE PICTURE OF BULGE] TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON TRAILER WITHIN 200 KM. COMPANY WILL NOT GIVE ANY WARRANTY AT ALL. WE HAVE BOUGHT REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR ALL FOUR HUBS. *TR
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2004) — STRUCTURE Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2004) — VISIBILITY Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. HE WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT CONSISTED OF PLACING A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE FAILED EQUIPMENT IN CASE A FIRE OCCURS. HE FELT THAT THE ENTIRE REFRIGERATOR UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE BOILER TUBES FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PRO... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2004) — EQUIPMENT Dec 4, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. HE STATED THAT THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THE ISSUE WAS NOT SATISFACTORY BECAUSE IT STATED THAT A HEAT SHIELD WOULD BE PLACED OVER THE TUBING, WHICH WOULD ONLY CONTAIN THE FIRE. THE REMEDY WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. T... Read more
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (2004) — EQUIPMENT Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE RV HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED AMMONIA LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. WEEKS LATER, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE HER EQUIPMENT EXCEEDED ITS WARRANTY, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY ... Read more
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE RV HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED AMMONIA LEAKING FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. WEEKS LATER, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08E032000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE HER EQUIPMENT EXCEEDED ITS WARRANTY, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY ... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2005) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER TRAILER WILDWOOD 24BH SS. SHE STATED THAT THERE IS FORMALDEHYDE IN THE TRAILER AND IT IS VERY DEADLY. HER PETS HAVE DIED FROM THE FUMES BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY THE CARPET/UPHOLSTERY. THEY HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL AGENCIES DUE TO THE LEVELS OF THE FORMALDEHYDE. SHE STATED THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO LIVE IN THE TRAILER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATE... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 17, 2008, THE ELECTRICAL AWNING BEGAN TO COLLECT WATER, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETRACTING ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SENSOR USED TO RETRACT THE AWNING DID NOT EXIST AND WAS REPLACED WITH A MANUAL AWNING. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONVERTER BOX BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER.... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 17, 2008, THE ELECTRICAL AWNING BEGAN TO COLLECT WATER, WHICH PREVENTED IT FROM RETRACTING ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SENSOR USED TO RETRACT THE AWNING DID NOT EXIST AND WAS REPLACED WITH A MANUAL AWNING. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONVERTER BOX BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER.... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — TIRES Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
AUGUST 2006 I PURCHASED A 28-FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER FROM MY LOCAL DEALER IN HELENA MONTANA. THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS MANUFACTURED BY FOREST RIVER. IN THE BARELY 14 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND ARE AGAIN IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (LESS THAN 5,000 MILES.) AN AXLE HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AS IT WAS BUILT WITH DEFE... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
AUGUST 2006 I PURCHASED A 28-FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER FROM MY LOCAL DEALER IN HELENA MONTANA. THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS MANUFACTURED BY FOREST RIVER. IN THE BARELY 14 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND ARE AGAIN IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (LESS THAN 5,000 MILES.) AN AXLE HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AS IT WAS BUILT WITH DEFE... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2008) — SUSPENSION Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
AUGUST 2006 I PURCHASED A 28-FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER FROM MY LOCAL DEALER IN HELENA MONTANA. THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS MANUFACTURED BY FOREST RIVER. IN THE BARELY 14 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THE TRAVEL TRAILER, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND ARE AGAIN IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (LESS THAN 5,000 MILES.) AN AXLE HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AS IT WAS BUILT WITH DEFE... Read more
FOREST RIVER ALL AMERICAN SPORT (2001) — TIRES Oct 28, 2008
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER ALL AMERICAN SPORT TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS HIRUN BCT TIRES (NA), SIZE 235/85/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED ON THE VEHICLE. THE RIM WAS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAF... Read more
FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK (2004) — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 2, 2008
I HAVE 2004 CEDAR CREEK FIFTH WHEEL. THE BEDROOM UP FRONT HAS GLASS DOORS THAT GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. MY 2 YEAR OLD GRANDSON TRIP AND FELL THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR. LUCKILY HE FELL BACKWARDS AND WAS NO SERIOUSLY HURT. I FELT HE WOULD HAVE FALLEN HEAD FIRST THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. I CONTACTED CEDAR CREEK AND THEY COULD CARE LESS.. THEY JUST SAID I HAD NO WARRANTY LEFT. I TOLD THEM IT WA... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2007) — TIRES Oct 13, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
I HAD THE TREAD SEPARATE FROM THE SIDEWALL ON MY TRAILER TIRE. POWERKING TOWMAX S/T225/75R15 (BPR LRD) DOT CODE ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE IS OHMC 2206. TIRES WERE ALWAYS MAINTAINED AT 65 PSI. LUCKILY FOR ME, THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT VERY LOW SPEED (LESS THAN 5 MPH) AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER OR INJURIES CAUSED. TIRE IS RATED AT 2,600 LBS (FOUR TIRES FOR A TOTAL LOAD ON THE AXLES OF ... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2006) — TIRES Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Sep 30, 2008
OUR CAMPER, 2006 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL, CAME WITH KENDRA KARRIER LOADSTAR ST 235/80 R16 TIRES (DOT 7YHJ ANB 4404). WE BOUGHT CAMPER USED IN AUGUSTA, GA DURING MAY 2007. CAMPER IS IN GREAT SHAPE HAVING BEEN KEPT UNDER COVER AT ALL TIMES. TIRES HAD PLENTY OF THREAD, WERE PROPERLY INFLATED, AND LOOKED GOOD. WE HAVE TAKEN 4 OR 5 SMALL TRIPS WITH THE CAMPER DURING THE PAST 15 MONTHS. WHILE DR... Read more
FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER (2006) — TIRES Sep 30, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 (NA) FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER SPORT TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS GREEN BALL TOWMASTER TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/15D (NA). THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT BOTH TIRES WERE BLOWN OUT. THE TR... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2004) — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
FRONT AND REAR AXLES ON 2004 WILDCAT TRAILER HAVE AN ISSUE WITH RUST. *NJ
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2004) — SUSPENSION Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
FRONT AND REAR AXLES ON 2004 WILDCAT TRAILER HAVE AN ISSUE WITH RUST. *NJ
FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON (2008) — STRUCTURE Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 24, 2008
RV STANDING STILL AT THE TIME. PIECE OF TRIM FELL OFF. 1.5" X 1.5" X 13.5', SQUARE 1/8" THICK ALUMINUM TUBING. APPROX. 20 LBS. YOU CAN IMAGINE WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED IF I WAS DOING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY!!! FOUND THAT IT WAS SECURED BY 4, SELF TAPPING SCREWS, THAT HAD SHEARED OFF. I HAVE THE SAME KIND OF TRIM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COACH (MUCH LONGER PIECE), WHERE I FOUN... Read more
FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK (2004) — SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 8, 2008
I HAVE A CEDAR CREEK 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM A TRIP I NOTICED ALL THE WHEELS WERE TILTED INWARD AND THE TIRES WERE WORN TO THE STEEL CORE INSIDE. I CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND HE SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS. I FOUND ANOTHER PERSON ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME EXACT AXLE FAILURES AND REPLACED THEM. I BELIEVE A CHECK OF COMPANY RECORDS WILL FIND MANY CASES OF OWNERS OF THIS... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2001) — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 18, 2008
Incident date: Sep 17, 2008
6"-8" LONG LONGTITUDAL CRACKS IN THE FRAME ABOVE EACH AXLE ON BOTH SIDES OF A 2001 CARDINAL 29 FIFTH-WHEEL. *TR
FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER (2002) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Sep 12, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2002 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER RV DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED BUT THE REFRIGERATOR IS STILL NOT WORKING. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED A SUBSTANCE HAD BEEN LEAKING FROM THE TRAILER FOR A LONG TIME. *JB
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2005) — VISIBILITY Sep 11, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE WINDSHIELD TOP OUTER CORNERS CRACKED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE CAMPGROUNDS. FOREST RIVER ADVISED HER TO CALL GEORGETOWN; HOWEVER, NO ONE COULD BE REACHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2004) — EQUIPMENT Sep 10, 2008
Incident date: Sep 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 8528 RLFS FIFTH WHEEL. THE FRESH WATER TANK FELL FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH WHEEL AS THE CONTACT WAS FILLING IT UP WITH WATER. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. SHE CALLED THE DEALER FROM WHERE THE FIFTH WHEEL WAS PURCHASED AND THEY AGREED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. HOWEVER, SINCE T... Read more
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Sep 10, 2008
Incident date: Sep 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 8528 RLFS FIFTH WHEEL. THE FRESH WATER TANK FELL FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH WHEEL AS THE CONTACT WAS FILLING IT UP WITH WATER. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. SHE CALLED THE DEALER FROM WHERE THE FIFTH WHEEL WAS PURCHASED AND THEY AGREED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. HOWEVER, SINCE T... Read more
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT (2006) — TIRES:VALVE Sep 8, 2008
Incident date: Jul 22, 2008
CRACKED VALVE STEMS ON CAMPER. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED FURTHER YET BECAUSE IT COVERS 2006 AND HE PURCHASED HIS CAMPER IN 2005 . *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD HIS VALVE STEMS REPLACED ON HIS RV. *JB
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (2005) — TIRES Aug 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 11, 2008
TIRE FAILURE OF TWO KENDA KLEVER A/P TIRES ON MY 2005 CARDINAL 5TH WHEEL ON JULY 11, AND 12, 2008. FIRST FAILURE (LEFT REAR) OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES EAST OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AK ON I-40 WESTBOUND AT 4:30 PM CST. SEVERE DAMAGE TO SIDE AND UNDERSIDE OF TRAILER. SECOND FAILURE (LEFT FRONT) OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES NORTH OF MARSHALL, TX SOUTHBOUND U.S. 59 AT ABOUT 1:00 PM CST. SEVERE DA... Read more
FOREST RIVER ALL AMERICAN SPORT (2002) — TIRES Aug 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 6, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER ALL AMERICAN SPORT TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS CARLISLE RADIAL TRAIL TIRES, SIZE 245/75R16. APPROXIMATELY ONCE A YEAR FOR SIX YEARS, A TIRE FAILS DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE PULL ALONG VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
FOREST RIVER SALEM (2001) — EQUIPMENT Aug 28, 2008
Incident date: Aug 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER SALEM 30FKSS RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY COOLING AND SHE SMELLED AMMONIA. ALSO, THERE WAS A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND A CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WAS PRESENT. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS ... Read more
FOREST RIVER SALEM (2001) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Aug 28, 2008
Incident date: Aug 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER SALEM 30FKSS RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY COOLING AND SHE SMELLED AMMONIA. ALSO, THERE WAS A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND A CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WAS PRESENT. THE DOMETIC CUSTOMER CENTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS ... Read more
FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME (2000) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Aug 26, 2008
Incident date: Aug 24, 2008
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
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2003) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT COOLING. HE CALLED A SERVICE MANAGER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BOILER WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE DEFECT WAS UNDER A RECALL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP. ONCE AT THE SHOP, HE WAS ... Read more
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