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1998 Forest River Windsong problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1998 Forest River Windsong — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Windsong years?

Windsong NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted8 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 0 complaints
Windsong NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Forest River Windsong problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes150%
Lighting150%

Does the 1998 Forest River Windsong 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.

“AUTO BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON WHEN VEHICLE (1998 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME BY FOREST RIVER - CHEVROLET P30 CHASSIS) IN MOTION. AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE CAME ON WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. MOTORHOME IN SHOP AT PRESENT TIME. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 20, 2004

“CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT END DESIGN CAUSES WATER TO FILL HEADLIGHTS AND SHORT OUT, ALSO THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSES POOR ROAD ILLUMINATION, MANUFACTURER HAS PAYED FOR REPLACEMENT LIGHTS AND HAS FOWARDED AN ADDITIONAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO PURCHASE ADD ON LIGHTS,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · July 8, 2000

1998 Forest River Windsong — common questions

Is the 1998 Forest River Windsong reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Forest River Windsong have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Forest River Windsong. 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.