2001 Forest River Motorhome recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
What could happen: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The fix: AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOREST RIVER CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REM…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2001 MOTORHOME.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 01V097005.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE NOTIFIED FOREST RIVER CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. AM-SAFE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330.
Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2001 Forest River Motorhome owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/20/2009 · Suspension
2001 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL RV ALL AMERICAN SPORT: ONE OF THE AXLES IS MOUNTED ASKEW CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND FAILURE. DISTANCE MEASURED BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON EACH SIDE OF THE RV IS DIFFERENT. *TR
09/29/2005 · Brakes
DT: CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY LOOSENED FROM THE BACKING PADS ON THE REAR OF 2002 MOTOR HOME, MANUFACTURER SUNSEEKER. THE CHASSIS WAS A 2001 SIZE E-450. THIS OCCURRED ON 8-24-2005. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ON FAIRLY DECENT ROADS. HE WAS GOING AT 55-60 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CONTACT WAS DOING HIS OWN REPAIR WORK. HE REPORTED HAVIN…
07/03/2003 · Wheels / tires
HAVE HAD 3 FAILURE SINCE PURCHASING THIS ENCLOSED CAR . IN AUGUST A BUBBLE FORMED ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE AND WAS WARRANTIED BEFORE FAILURE. THE NEXT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 27 WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. A CAR WAS IN THE TRAILER. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND BUSTED THE TRL FLOOR CAUSING $750 OF DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE THIRD OCCURRENCE WAS…