2002 Forest River Sunseeker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Sunseeker years?

Sunseeker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	2	67%	new
Brakes	1	33%	new

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V085000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 128,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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,

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER SALEM 5TH WHEEL CAMPER (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE INFORMING HIM THAT HIS DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, BUT THE HEAT SHIELD WOULD NOT FIT PROPERLY. THE SHIELD WAS FORCED INTO PLACE, WHICH CAUSED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 20, 2008

“CLASS C MODEL. WHILE TRAVELING IN MOTOR HOME AND APPLYING BRAKES (HYDROBOOSTER), WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE DOES NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE WILL GLIDE A COUPLE OF FEET. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS EXTENDED STOPPING…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

2002 Forest River Sunseeker — common questions

Is the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2002 compare to other Sunseeker years?

What are the most common 2002 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2002 Forest River Sunseeker — common questions

Is the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?

Does the 2002 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

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