2002 Forest River Sunseeker Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sunseeker?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Forest River Sunseeker recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V085Mar 5, 2007128,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Forest River Sunseeker problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2008-06-06, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER SALEM 5TH WHEEL CAMPER (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE INFORMING HIM THAT HIS DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THE HEAT SHIELD WOULD NOT FIT PROPERLY. THE SHIELD WAS FORCED INTO PLACE, WHICH CAUSED THE COOLANT TUBE TO CRACK. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT AND HIS WIFE TOOK THE VEHICLE ON VACATION AND NOTICED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE. WHEN THEY RETURNED HOME, THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THAT PERFORMED THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO DISMANTLE THE COMPARTMENT TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE RECA
2004-10-05, Equipment
RV MICROWAVE TURNS ON WITHOUT PRESSING KEYPADS ; SAME AS IN SAMSUNG RECALL, THIS IS A DAEWOO PRODUCT -MAGIC CHEF. *AK
2002-05-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CLASS C MODEL. WHILE TRAVELING IN MOTOR HOME AND APPLYING BRAKES (HYDROBOOSTER), WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE DOES NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE WILL GLIDE A COUPLE OF FEET. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS ALSO EXPERIENCED WHEN CAMPER IS FULLY LOAD WITH 1200 LBS. *TT

2002 Forest River Sunseeker questions

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Forest River Sunseeker 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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