2004 Forest River Lexington problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2004 Forest River Lexington.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Seat Belts #04V276000 · 2004 · 2,010 units
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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
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 Lexington have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2004 Lexington. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2004 Forest River Lexington problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.