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2000 Forest River Motorhome

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Jul 19, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 30, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Forest River Motorhome, most frequently naming the driver assistance, other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance212.5%
  • Other / unspecified212.5%
  • Tires & wheels212.5%
  • Body & structure212.5%
  • Engine16.3%
  • Fuel system16.3%
  • Powertrain (other)16.3%
  • Suspension16.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V097005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 30, 2001
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
97V012000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Feb 3, 1997
10,590 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 19, 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

NHTSA ID
10343991
Incident
Jul 12, 2010
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 26, 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

NHTSA ID
10239822
Incident
Aug 24, 2008
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 2, 2003

PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM

NHTSA ID
10050182
Incident
Oct 2, 2003
Mileage
18,901 mi
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Jul 30, 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 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

NHTSA ID
749432
Incident
Jun 28, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 29, 2000

GOODYEAR WRANGLER 8R19.6 TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS DUE TO PLY SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE NUMEROUS TIRE FAILURES. *SLC

NHTSA ID
558178
Incident
Aug 19, 1999
Body & structureHeating & air conditioningDriver assistance+4 more
Filed May 29, 1998

RADIATOR FAILED TWICE.

NHTSA ID
536144
Brakes
Filed Mar 11, 1997

ROTORS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE AND SHUDDER WHILE BRAKING.

NHTSA ID
515587
Suspension
Filed Mar 5, 1997
Fire reported

THE THE FRONT HANGER BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE 100 GALLON WATER TANK, IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP. *AK

NHTSA ID
809715

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Motorhome by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001310—
2000Viewing920—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.