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2004 Forest River Sunseeker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Sunseeker years?

Sunseeker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted8 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 5 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Sunseeker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System150%
Other150%

Does the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V346000OtherJuly 7, 2008 · 107,417 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

04V276000Seat BeltsJune 1, 2004 · 2,010 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 20, 2004

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 29, 2006

2004 Forest River Sunseeker — common questions

Is the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Forest River Sunseeker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.