2004 Forest River Travel Trailer 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. Wheels / tires — fix not yet available
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS THAT USE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE LUG BOLTS AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF.
What could happen: LOSS OF THE LUG NUT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
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 2004 TRAVEL TRAILER.
- The fix is not available yet. Register your contact details with the dealer so they call you when parts arrive.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the repair is free of charge — safety recall repairs are free by US law.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-389-4600.
- 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: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS THAT USE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE LUG BOLTS AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF.
Consequence: LOSS OF THE LUG NUT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (11), Body / structure (5), Suspension (4), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Equipment (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/22/2016 · Body / structure
TL* 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 T…
12/14/2007 · Equipment
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. *TR
11/25/2007 · Wheels / tires
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. *TR
08/12/2007 · Suspension
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 AXLE…
08/09/2007 · Wheels / tires
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 D…
07/24/2007 · Body / structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK 30LBHFS TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND TIRE, LIES A PIECE OF IRON THAT RUBS ON THE TIRES. AS A RESULT, THE PIECE OF IRON CUTS AWAY AT THE TIRES AND HAS WORN DOWN THE SIDEWALLS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SINCE HE IS…
05/28/2007 · Suspension
I PURCHASED A 2004 F37 SANDPIPER FIFTHWHEEL TOY HAULER WITH CARLISLE 235/85/16 LOAD RATING E TIRES. LESS THAN 2,000 MILES ON TRAILER AND NEVER OVER 350 MILE TRIPS. I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES GO FLAT IN TWO SEPARATE 70 MILE CAMPING TRIPS. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE TRAILER FROM ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND THEY FORWARDED THE COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFATURE WHO…
05/10/2007 · Transmission / drivetrain
IMMINENT BLOWOUT AVERTED ON 2004 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAVEL TRAILER, WHICH WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ALKO-KOBLER AXLES. THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS WORN SMOOTH, AND THE REAR TIRE ALSO HAD EVIDENCE OF WEAR. TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 MILES ON THEM. THIS WAS NOTED WHEN WINTERIZING LAST FALL, SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO ARLINGTON RV…