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1999 Forest River Windsong problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1999 Forest River Windsong — 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.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Windsong years?

Windsong NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted8 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 0 complaints
Windsong NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1999 Forest River Windsong have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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,

99V165002BrakesNovember 16, 1999 · 70 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence

THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

1999 Forest River Windsong — common questions

Is the 1999 Forest River Windsong reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Forest River Windsong have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 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.