CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Forest River Sierra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (3 reports).
2003 Forest River Sierra recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Most common 2003 Forest River Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SHACKLES HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FAILURE HIMSELF WITHOUT USING THE ACTUAL PARTS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE CHECKED THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, HE DISCOVERED YELLOW RESIDUE, AND A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE, IN WHICH AMMONIA LEAKED OUT. A REPAIRMAN INSTALLED THE REQUIRED SBH KIT ON THE REFRIGERATOR AT NO CHARGE. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER SIERRA RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BEGINNING OF 2008. SHE HAD THE BURNER HOUSING INSTALLED TO PREVENT A FIRE SPREAD, ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. IN FEBRUARY OF 2009, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT FOUND A YELLOW RESIDUE AROUND THE BOILER TUBE FOR THE REFRIGERATOR. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE PART NUMBER AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN.
2003 Forest River Sierra questions
Does the 2003 Forest River Sierra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Forest River Sierra: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Forest River Sierra?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Forest River Sierra 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.