- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Forest River Forester with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 3 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Forester year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Forest River Forester problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Forest River Forester recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Forest River Forester
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We had two cooper discoverer at3 tires, size 225/75/16, that had 26,500 miles of use, peal the tread completely off within 100 miles of each other. They were part of a set of 4 on the duels of my ford class c mh. At the time of separation the temp was 75 my speed was under 60, tire pressure was 86 on my monitor. The tires still had good tread. The dot code on them was: dot upil !An 2812 with 55703-1r 43858 below..
Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2005 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2005 Forest River Cardinal | 6 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Flagstaff | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Forest River Forester
Does the 2005 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Forest River Forester: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Forest River Forester?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Forest River Forester had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 29, 2015 and the latest on October 29, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Forester 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.
Which Forest River Forester years have the most complaints?
2016 (7), 2004 (3), 2014 (3). See every Forest River Forester year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Forest River Forester 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