Tl* the contact owns a 2003 forest river sierra. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear shackles had fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that he was unable to locate the parts needed for the repair. The contact repaired the failure himself without using the actual parts. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
The worst 2003 Forest River Sierra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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,
Recall number 07V085000 · Recall details
What 2003 Forest River Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer writes in regards to dometic refrigerator not working *tgw the consumer stated when he checked the rear of the refrigerator, he discovered yellow residue, and a fatigue crack in the boiler tube, in which ammonia leaked out. A repairman installed the required sbh kit on the refrigerator at no charge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 forest river sierra rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact received a recall notice for the refrigerator in the beginning of 2008. She had the burner housing installed to prevent a fire spread, according to the recall. In february of 2009, she noticed that the refrigerator did not function at all. A few days later, the contact found a yellow residue around the boiler tube for the refrigerator. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The part number and purchase date were unknown.
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Questions about the 2003 Forest River Sierra
Is the 2003 Forest River Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Forest River Sierra, 1.5 times a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Forest River Sierra?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Forest River Sierra have?
3 recalls, covering equipment.
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