Model year record

2000 Forest River Motorhome recalls & problems

The 2000 Forest River Motorhome has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints9filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsApr 30, 2001

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 01V097005opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Fix: 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.

EquipmentFeb 3, 1997

Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Recall 97V01200010,590 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater; Recreational vehicle/trailer	5	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; 12v/24v/48v battery	3	0	—
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members	3	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Radiator assembly; Engine › Gasoline	2	0	—
TiresTread/belt	2	0	—
SuspensionFront › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket	1	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor	1	0	—
VisibilityWindshield	1	0	—
Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal	1	0	—
Service brakes, airDisc › Rotor	1	0	—
Fuel system, otherDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment
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
Jul 12, 2010
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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
Aug 24, 2008
Tires
PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM
Oct 2, 2003 · 18,901 miles
Structure › Body
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
Jun 28, 2001
Tires › Tread/belt
GOODYEAR WRANGLER 8R19.6 TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS DUE TO PLY SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE NUMEROUS TIRE FAILURES. *SLC
Aug 19, 1999
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
RADIATOR FAILED TWICE.
May 29, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
ROTORS CRACKED.
Mar 11, 1997
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracketFire
THE THE FRONT HANGER BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE 100 GALLON WATER TANK, IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP. *AK
Mar 5, 1997

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.