Ammonia gas leaked out due to crack in tube. Spoke to dometic concerning recall, and due to out of warranty (2000), they will only do the recall when the unit is working. They say they are not responsibe for the leakage or repairing the leakage that was caused by the tube cracking.
The worst 2000 Forest River Motorhome problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- Risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Am-safe notified forest river customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219‑266‑8330.
Recall number 01V097005 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
- Risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Recall number 97V012000 · Recall details
What 2000 Forest River Motorhome owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 forest river motorhome. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator is leaking ammonia. Dometic stated that they were no longer honoring the recall. Updated 10/20/08. *lj updated 10/21/08.
Problems with firestone steeltex r4s tires.*mr the consumer did not state the problem. *jb
I have a 1993, vectra, diesel pusher, and I have noticed that some of the cross-members between the chassis and the floor of the coach, from just in front of the rear axle to the rear of the coach, have broken or have crushed. Over time, the coach body can come down on the chassis. The propane gas line, which runs across the coach between the chassis and the coach body, can be crushed or broken creating the potential for a serious fire or explosion.
Goodyear wrangler 8r19.6 tires experienced sidewall blowouts due to ply separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement due to the numerous tire failures.
Radiator failed twice.
Rotors cracked.
The the front hanger bracket which holds the 100 gallon water tank, is broken, causing the tank to drop.
Cruise control sticks, will not turn off.
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Questions about the 2000 Forest River Motorhome
Is the 2000 Forest River Motorhome reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2000 Forest River Motorhome, 3.0 times a typical Motorhome model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Forest River Motorhome?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Forest River Motorhome have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and equipment.
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