CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Forest River Forester has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Forest River Forester recalls
Most common 2004 Forest River Forester problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 29WB FIFTH WHEEL (NA). WHILE PUTTING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE TREAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR KENDA TIRE WAS BALD. HE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS ALSO BALD. HE SENT PICTURES TO KENDA AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLES (ALKO KOBER) WERE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO CALL THE AXLE COMPANY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,800. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
ON OUR 2ND TRIP WITH OUR 24FT ROCKWOOD 5TH WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON IT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, SIZE ST205/75R14 I HAD CHECKED TRIES BEFORE LEAVING SAW NOTHING WRONG, CONTACTED MIKE AT FOREST RIVER HE SAID HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CARLISLE TIRES. MY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER GVW IS 1,100 OVER THE MAX TIRE LOAD AND HE SAID (MIKE) THAT THE 1,100 IS THE HITCH WEIGHT, I TOLD HIM THAT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TOWING THAT YOU LOSE HITCH WEIGHT AND THEN ALL THE WEIGHT IS ON THE TIRES. I ASKED FOR MY TIRES TO BE UPGRADED TO LOAD RANGE D OR E HE SAID NO. WE DON'T FEEL SAFE ON THESE TIRES. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE.*AK
PURCHASE A NEW '04 SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL IN AUG '03. MADE TWO LOCAL TRIPS THAT PUT APPROXIMATELY 1500 MILES ON THE TIRES/UNIT. KEEP ALL THE WHEELS COVERED WHILE IN STORAGE. CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION PRIOR TO LEAVING ON A TRIP FROM S. CA THAT WOULD GO THROUGH TETONS, YELLOWSTONE, RUSHMORE, THEN BACK DOWN THROUGH COLORADO AND 4 CORNERS. THE FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT WEST OF STURGIS. LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THE TIRE BLEW WITH SUCH FORCE THAT I SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RIG. INSPECTED REMAINING TIRES AND PLACED SPARE ON RIG. JUST N. OF FT COLLINS, CO THE SECOND TIRE BLEW. HAD JUST INSPECTED AND CHECKED FOR PROPER TIRE INFLATION LESS THAN 100 MILES BEFORE THE TIRE BLEW. IT APPEARED
2004 Forest River Forester questions
Does the 2004 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Forest River Forester: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Forest River Forester?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Forest River Forester has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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