Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the RPM's slowed, causing the engine to hesitate then stall, sounding as though there was a vapor lock. The engine started after 20-30 minutes. The stalling happened on 7 occasions on different road conditions, no matter the fuel level, although mostly within 10 miles after being filled up. The service dealer replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump and a fuel sensor on three separate visits, without fixing the problem. The manufacturer had not been contacted.
The worst 2004 Forest River Sunseeker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
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
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- 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
What 2004 Forest River Sunseeker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Re defective 2004 class c motorhome manufactured by forest river, request a defect investigation due to heat from engine in the floor boards and interior while driving. Bf the heat rising up has caused the consumer to become drowsy while driving. The consumer turned on the A/C which helps but the air does not blow on the floor.
Compare the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker
Other model years
200020022003200420052006201120132014201620172018201920202021202220232024
Questions about the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker
Is the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker, close to a typical Sunseeker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and seat belts.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2004 Forest River Sunseeker?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history