2000 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2000 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Forest River Sunseeker vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Forest River Sunseeker recalls

Recall 07V-085: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: 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,

2000 Forest River Sunseeker problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Wheels1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Forest River Sunseeker complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 18, 2025
Passenger side rear inner tire blowout caused crack in bottom of fuel tank. Fuel leak was a constant drip and could have caused a fire or explosion. Insurance is scheduled to inspect in the coming weeks.
Wheels · reported Dec 7, 2005
Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign id 05v121000 concerning the wheels, lugs: nuts: bolts. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
Structure · reported Jan 14, 2000
Had the rv parked and generator running to get the furnace working. After the generator has been running for a few minutes, started to get fumes in the coach. Wall to the floor underneath the oven was not sealed complety, and this is where the fumes were coming from.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Forest River Sunseeker: 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by wheels (1).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.