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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Visibility. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
3 reports
75,000 miles · Oct 2, 2007
Fuel System, OtherTires
TIRE FAILED AND RIPPED OUT ALL WIRING AND PROPANE LINES (2) THAT ARE RUNNING ABOVE THE TIRES. NONE OF THE FUEL LINES ARE PROTECTED. THE PROPANE WAS BLOWING OUT THE LINES AND COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE OR EXPLODED. I CANNOT BELIEVE A MANUFACUTRER WOULD ASSUME THE LIABILITY OR BE ALLOWED TO RUN FUEL LINES IN SUCH A PRECARIOUS LOCATION…
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TIRE FAILED AND RIPPED OUT ALL WIRING AND PROPANE LINES (2) THAT ARE RUNNING ABOVE THE TIRES. NONE OF THE FUEL LINES ARE PROTECTED. THE PROPANE WAS BLOWING OUT THE LINES AND COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE OR EXPLODED. I CANNOT BELIEVE A MANUFACUTRER WOULD ASSUME THE LIABILITY OR BE ALLOWED TO RUN FUEL LINES IN SUCH A PRECARIOUS LOCATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10204698
6,000 miles · Apr 22, 2004
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A TWO PIECE FRONT WINDSHIELD THAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE CENTER PARTITION. THIS CAUSED THE GLASS TO FALL DOWN INSIDE OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10068672
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2000
Electrical SystemStructureVisibility
THE ENTRY STEPS TO THE MOTORHOME DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND OPEN WHILE DRIVING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO OPEN. *MJS
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
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