- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 14, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Forest River Tsunami Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Forest River Tsunami have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2011 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Tsunami year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Forest River Tsunami 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
- 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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,
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Forest River Tsunami: every year compared
All Tsunami years2000 Forest River Tsunami vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Forest River Tsunami | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Forest River Motorhome | 9 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Forest River Georgetown | 4 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Forest River Reflection | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Forest River 34CK-TS | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2000 Forest River Tsunami
Does the 2000 Forest River Tsunami have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Forest River Tsunami: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2011); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). 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 2000 Forest River Tsunami had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Forest River Tsunami a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Tsunami 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 2000 Forest River Tsunami 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