2003 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2003 Forest River Sunseeker has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Forest River Sunseeker vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Forest River Sunseeker recalls

Recall 08V-346: Equipment

Reported Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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.

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,

2003 Forest River Sunseeker problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine1
Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,460 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2003 Forest River Sunseeker complaints

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

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 16,460 miles · reported Oct 8, 2016
While fueling, gasoline started to leak from the area above the sewer tank. The gasoline ran over the tank and onto the fueling dock. Fueling was stopped with the tank about 1/2 full. The leak stopped shortly after fueling stopped. No leak was detected from the area around the fuel tank. This problem is similar to the problem reported in NHTSA action number 926943, service bulletin number 10463500 reported jun 28, 2012.
Engine · reported Jun 26, 2014
We have owned this motorhome since we bought it, over the years randomly the the engine would just shut off. We could be going 65 MPH on the highway and the check system light comes on with a red battery light and engine shuts of. We could be going 35 and it happens. We can drive for several hundred miles and nothing happens and then all of a sudden it happens again. We have had battery check and even replaced, we have had the alternator check and even wires and cables. Recently in the past 2 months it has happened twice. On the highway going 65 MPH and then again on a back road while camping.…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 4,006 miles · reported Jun 28, 2012
While attempting to fill rv with unleaded gasoline, the gas leaked onto the ground and caused a spill of approximately 2 gallons of gas. Subsequently, we took the motorhome to a mechanic and he discovered that the filter hose leaked gas from holes in it. The mechanic stated that this should not happen. He has never seen a leak like this one, even on 40-50 year old vehicles. The mechanic was not able to repair, because a holding tank must be removed to access the hose and the repair was too extensive for my family while traveling. The mechanic drove the rv to a gas station and filled it with…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Forest River Sunseeker: 08V-346 (equipment), 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,460 miles.

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.