- 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
2006 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 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 2005 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Forester year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 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.
2006 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 2006 Forest River Forester
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 forest river forester equipped with ironman tires, size: lt225/75r16 (na). While driving 50 mph, the interior passenger side tire blew out. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and replaced the tire with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tire was replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 35,586 and the tire failure mileage was 6,403. The dot number and vin were not available.
Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2006 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2006 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Lexington GT | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River All American Sport RV | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Puma | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2006 Forest River Forester
Does the 2006 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Forest River Forester had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 23, 2018 and the latest on October 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 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 2006 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