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2004 Forest River Sunseeker

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
2
Latest Nov 29, 2006
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.
2
Latest Jul 7, 2008
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.
0
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 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

  • Fuel system1100.0%

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
08V346000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 7, 2008
107,417 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The 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.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
04V276000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Jun 1, 2004
2,010 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The 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.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Nov 29, 2006

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.

NHTSA ID
10174697
Incident
Oct 29, 2006
Mileage
8,414 mi
Filed Nov 9, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10099745
Incident
Oct 20, 2004

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Sunseeker by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025020—
2024120—
2023250—
2022130—
2021440—
2020140—
2019310—
2018311—
2017420—
2016130—
2015020—
2014240—
2013140—
2012010—
2011210—
2010020—
2006210—
2005110—
2004Viewing220—
2003320—
2002310—
2001010—
2000310—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

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.