no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…
2005 Forest River TsunamiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Forest River Tsunami, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Forest River Tsunami has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Forest River Tsunami recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…
no report yet
Lpg systems: water heater
Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Tsunami year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tsunami median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Tsunami owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WAS TRYING TO CLOSE THE WATER RELEASE FOR GRAY WATER, BAY WATER, AND THE FRESH WATER. WENT TO SHUT THE GRAY WATER RELEASE BECAUSE IT WAS DRIPPING, AND WHEN CHECKING IT THE CONSUMER GOT ELECTROCUTED. THERE WAS A SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THIS TRAILER. THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE IT…
Own a 2005 Tsunami?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.