2005 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2005 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Forest River Sunseeker vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 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.

2005 Forest River Sunseeker problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 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 2005 Forest River Sunseeker complaints

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

Unknown or Other · at 60,000 miles · reported Jul 31, 2017
We took our motorhome in for slide seal replacement, and was contacted by the local rv repair shop and advised that the rv had structural failure in the walls, making it unsafe to use. The vehicle has no history of accidents, and the repairman believes this is a structural issue with forest river rvs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Forest River Sunseeker: 08V-346 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 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.