2003 Forest River Windsong Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Forest River Windsong (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Forest River Windsong. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires (2) and wheels (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 2003 Forest River Windsong. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. Approximately five days later, he noticed oil coming from the front passenger side wheel. The mechanic stated that the calipers were not releasing the brake pads and the front wheel bearings were replaced. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 10,350 and current mileage was 11,000. Updated 12-12-07.”
NHTSA complaint #10201921, filed 2007-09, 10,350 milesTires: “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 while traveling about 20 MPH on I 495 in ma, the same tire had a blow out. A fist-sized hole was on the inside of the tire's sidewall. Firestone refused to replace the tire and said the warranty was voided because a non-firestone dealer had repaired the valve stem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088326, filed 2004-08, 2,280 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 10,350 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Forest River Windsong 2002–2004, Tiffin Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008 +7 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin…
- 07V085000Mar 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Windsong 1997–2003, Sunseeker 1997–2003, Georgetown 1997–2003 +17 more
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.
- 03V347000Sep 17, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Forest River Windsong 2000–2003, Georgetown 2000–2003
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Recall details for the 2003 Forest River Windsong → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Forest River Windsong.
Other model years of the Forest River Windsong
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 10,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Windsong model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Forest River Windsong have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Forest River Windsong as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Forest River Windsong is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2003 Forest River Windsong been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Forest River Windsong reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 10,350 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.