2000 Forest River Motorhome Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Forest River Motorhome has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (5 reports).

2Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Forest River Motorhome recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 01V097005Apr 30, 2001

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Recall 97V012Feb 3, 199710,590 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Forest River Motorhome problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment5
Electrical System3
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Tires2
Suspension1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Visibility1
Power Train1

What owners report

2010-07-19, Equipment
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
2008-08-26, Equipment
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
2003-12-10, Tires
PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM
2001-08-01, Structure
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
2001-01-31, Tires
GOODYEAR WRANGLER 8R19.6 TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS DUE TO PLY SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE NUMEROUS TIRE FAILURES. *SLC

2000 Forest River Motorhome questions

Does the 2000 Forest River Motorhome have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Forest River Motorhome: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Forest River Motorhome?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (5), Electrical System (3), Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Forest River Motorhome 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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