- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- The risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Forest River Auto Plus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2015 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Auto Plus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Forest River Auto Plus recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The 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.
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Forest River Auto Plus: every year compared
All Auto Plus years2004 Forest River Auto Plus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Forest River Auto Plus | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2004 Forest River Georgetown | 10 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Forester | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River All American Sport RV | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus
Does the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus: non-powered axle assembly (June 2015); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Forest River Auto Plus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 Forest River Auto Plus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data