2001 Forest River Windsong recalls and problems

The 2001 Forest River Windsong has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Forest River Windsong vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Forest River Windsong 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,

Recall 03V-347: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 17, 2003 · 1,200 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall 02V-296: Exterior Lighting

Reported Nov 7, 2002 · 220 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: On certain class a motor homes built on either a ford or workhorse chassis, the power feed for the fog lamps may have been mis-wired.

Risk: Normal use of the fog lights could cause the diode in the radio circuit to overheat and possibly cause a fire. Owners are asked to not use the fog lights until this situation is corrected. Although the georgetown motor homes were not equipped with fog lights, the wiring for the fog lights is in the dash harness, and therefore, contains the defect.

Fix: Dealers will replace part of the dash harness that contains this wiring. Owner notification began november 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact forest river at 1-574-389-1892.

2001 Forest River Windsong problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1

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 2001 Forest River Windsong complaints

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

Tires · reported Oct 29, 2005
On july 29. 2005 our family were headed north on I-29 out of kansas city to go to omaha for the weekend and about the iowa state line I saw an rv swaying back and forth as our trailer parts exploded across the highway. As I stopped I saw the left side forward tire had exploded and with it taken out the trailer floor resulting in what was later $11,000 dollars in damage. Carlisle tire has done nothing saying the tires were to old. The tires were under 4 years and were always properly inflated and had less than 3000 miles on them. This and the horrible claim process of state farm insurance…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Forest River Windsong have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Forest River Windsong: 07V-085 (equipment), 03V-347 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-296 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Forest River Windsong?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports).

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.