2004 Forest River Travel Trailer recalls and problems

The 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer has 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Forest River Travel Trailer recalls

Recall 05V-121: Wheels

Reported Mar 30, 2005 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: On certain travel trailers that use aluminum wheels, the lug bolts and wheels can come off.

Risk: Loss of the lug nut could cause the wheel to come off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river has not yet provided a remedy for this recall. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

2004 Forest River Travel Trailer problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	11
Structure	5
Suspension	4
Power Train	2
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Tread/Belt — 5
Structure › Frame and Members — 4
Suspension › Multiple Axle — 3
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft — 1
Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Apr 22, 2016

The contact owns a 2004 forest river travel trailer. While riding in the travel trailer, there was an abnormal squeaking noise coming from the trailer. While having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was made aware of cracks in the frame of the rear driver side. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Equipment · reported Dec 14, 2007

Dometic refrigerator recall .06e076000 company recall letter on this issue shows a recall number of 07v85000 this number does not come up on your web site. I feel they did not comply with recall and repair my problem correctly. They only put in what they called a heat shield instead of replacing defective tube.

Tires · reported Nov 25, 2007

I had two blow outs on the same trip home. My tires our on trailer. The tire name is carlisle radial trail st/225/75r15. I was on the side of the highway for over three hour's. I need to know if my tires are recalls.

Suspension · at 5,000 miles · reported Aug 12, 2007

We own a 2004 cedar creek 5th wheel. Excessive tire wear on the inside tires indicated an axle problem. Also kober refused to replace their bad axles or replace the worn tires. Fortunately, we noticed the failure prior to being involved in a blowout or accident. The manufacturer of our 5th wheel, cedar creek, took it upon themselves to replace the axles and tires. Also kober has known of this issue for a number of years now and continues to deny their faulty axles! Janesville rv service did the repairs to replace the axles. They took pictures of the axles and tires and sent them to steve hicks…

Tires · reported Aug 9, 2007

3 general ameri trailer st 205/75r15 tires installed on 5th wheel trailer have blown out within 650 miles of first failure. Tires had tread separation and sidewall exploded. 4th tire tread was separating at time of removal. Tires have less than 10,000 miles all tires were inflated to proper pressure, speed was 55-60 miles hour and roads were clear and dry. Dot number a3ul 3cu 0804 tires caused body damage to trailer. All tires shipped to manufacturer.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer: 05V-121 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer?

Owners report tires problems most often (11 reports), followed by structure (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.