2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
2 recalls — 23 complaints
01V097005 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
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 R... Read more
97V012000 Feb 3, 1997
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Defect Description
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
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
AMMONIA GAS LEAKED OUT DUE TO CRACK IN TUBE. SPOKE TO DOMETIC CONCERNING RECALL, AND DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY (2000), THEY WILL ONLY DO THE RECALL WHEN THE UNIT IS WORKING. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBE FOR THE LEAKAGE OR REPAIRING THE LEAKAGE THAT WAS CAUSED BY THE TUBE CRACKING. *TR
EQUIPMENT
Jul 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
AMMONIA GAS LEAKED OUT DUE TO CRACK IN TUBE. SPOKE TO DOMETIC CONCERNING RECALL, AND DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY (2000), THEY WILL ONLY DO THE RECALL WHEN THE UNIT IS WORKING. THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBE FOR THE LEAKAGE OR REPAIRING THE LEAKAGE THAT WAS CAUSED BY THE TUBE CRACKING. *TR
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
TIRES
Dec 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 2, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
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 L... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
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 L... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 1999
GOODYEAR WRANGLER 8R19.6 TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS DUE TO PLY SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE NUMEROUS TIRE FAILURES. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 10, 1999
ROTORS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE AND SHUDDER WHILE BRAKING.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 2, 1998
ENGINE COVER/BED SUPPORT NEEDED REINFORCEMENT DUE TO BENDING/SAG.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Dec 2, 1998
REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 2, 1998
GENERATOR ELECTRONICS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dec 2, 1998
BATTERIES FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 2, 1998
DOOR HANDLE EXTERIOR BROKE.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Dec 2, 1998
WATER HEATER BY-PASS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 2, 1998
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 2, 1998
ENGINE OIL LEAKS.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Dec 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THE SAME AREA DUE TO POSSIBLE WINDOW FRAME DEFECT.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Dec 2, 1998
WATER TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKE CAUSING TANK TO FALL OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 2, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 2, 1998
RADIATOR FAILED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 27, 1997
ROTORS CRACKED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Mar 5, 1997
THE THE FRONT HANGER BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE 100 GALLON WATER TANK, IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 13, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL STICKS, WILL NOT TURN OFF. *AK
FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME across all model years (2000–2001).
3
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 2 | 23 |