2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
The 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (2 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME, potentially affecting up to 10,590 vehicles.
Recall 97V012000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 10,590 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 01V097005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM
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
View all Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
- 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME (current)
- 2001 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME — 3 complaints
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