2004 Forest River Forester problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Suspension:multiple Axle (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2007-09-26 · Suspension:multiple Axle“tl*the contact owns a 2004 forest river cardinal 29wb fifth wheel (na). while putting fuel in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the inside tread on the driver side rear kenda tire was bald. he stated that the passenger side rear tire was also bald. he sent pictures to kenda and they stated that the axles (alko kober) were out of alignment. …”
2005-03-08 · Tires“on our 2nd trip with our 24ft rockwood 5th with only 500 miles on it the right front tire blew out, size st205/75r14 i had checked tries before leaving saw nothing wrong, contacted mike at forest river he said he has never heard of any problems with the carlisle tires. my 5th wheel trailer gvw is 1,100 over the max tire load and he said (mike) that…”
2004-07-12 · Tires“purchase a new '04 sandpiper 5th wheel in aug '03. made two local trips that put approximately 1500 miles on the tires/unit. keep all the wheels covered while in storage. checked for proper inflation prior to leaving on a trip from s. ca that would go through tetons, yellowstone, rushmore, then back down through colorado and 4 corners. the first ti…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.