2004 Forest River Sunseeker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker. Newest first.
Forest river IS recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) IS present.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this solution IS exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Forest river IS working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the rpm's slowed, causing the engine to hesitate then stall, sounding as though there was a vapor lock. the engine started after 20-30 minutes. the stalling happened on 7 occasions on different road conditions, no matter the fuel level, although…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the rpm's slowed, causing the engine to hesitate then stall, sounding as though there was a vapor lock. the engine started after 20-30 minutes. the stalling happened on 7 occasions on different road conditions, no matter the fuel level, although mostly within 10 miles after being filled up. the service dealer replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump and a fuel sensor on three separate visits, without fixing the problem. the manufacturer had not been contacted.
- Unknown or other
Re defective 2004 class c motorhome manufactured by forest river, request a defect investigation due to heat from engine in the floor boards and interior while driving. Bf the heat rising up has caused the consumer to become drowsy while driving. the consumer turned on the a/c which helps but the air does not blow on the floor. *nm
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