1999 Forest River Windsong Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2007 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Windsong years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Forest River Windsong so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Forest River Windsong recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 5, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V085000 · 128,000 vehicles

Problem: Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,

Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lampNov 16, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V165002 · 70 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. The brake system warning indicator lamp is not in the correct position in the instrument cluster. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

Risk: The bulb/socket assembly may not function properly.

Fix: Dealers will place the brake system warning indicator lamp in the correct position.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Forest River Windsong?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Forest River Windsong?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Forest River Windsong a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windsong model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.