2004 Forest River Auto Plus problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #08V346000 · 2008 · 107,417 units
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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
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 schedulin
Suspension #15V390000 · 2015 · 44 units
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.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Forest River Auto Plus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2004 Auto Plus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2004 Forest River Auto Plus problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.