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2004 Forest River Forester recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2004 Forest River Forester, covering 109,427 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V346000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported June 1, 2004 · 2,010 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 04V276000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2004 Forest River Forester recalls

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How many recalls does the 2004 Forest River Forester have?

2, covering equipment and seat belts.

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