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2002 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2002 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 2002 Forest River Sunseeker vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 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,

2002 Forest River Sunseeker problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 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 2002 Forest River Sunseeker complaints

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

Equipment · reported Jun 6, 2008
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…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported May 6, 2002
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. Consumer adds extended stopping distance is also experienced when camper is fully load with 1200 lbs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (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.