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2003 Forest River WindsongProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2003 Forest River Windsong, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Forest River Windsong has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Service brakes, air10
Service brakes, electric10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Forest River Windsong 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

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-110 · Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles

Risk. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-085 · Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-347 · Sep 17, 2003 · 1,200 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2003 vs. every other Windsong 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 Windsong median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Windsong owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONTACT STATES WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE AROUND THE TIRE AREA. THE SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE LEFT REAR WHILE GOING APPROX.IMATELY 60 MPH. ALSO CAUSED THE SAME DAMAGE AS THE FIRST BLOW OUT. THE…
Complaint 10126209 · Jun 22, 2005 · 13,000 miles
WE WERE TRAVELING IN OUR 2003 28' SUNSEEKERCLASS C MOTORHOME, WHICH HAS LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. ON OUR TRIP OUT A FEW DAYS EARLIER, THE VALVE STEM FELL OFF THE PASSENGER-SIDE INSIDE DUAL TIRE CAUSING IT TO GO FLAT. THE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND A NEW VALVE STEM PUT ON. FIVE DAYS LATER, ON THE RETURN TRIP…
Complaint 10088326 · Aug 21, 2004 · 2,280 miles

Own a 2003 Windsong?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.