Forest River WINDSONG problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
10,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 12 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 |
Tires: 2; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Service Brakes, Electric: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10100285 · 2004-11-21 (November 21, 2004)
AUTO BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON WHEN VEHICLE (1998 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME BY FOREST RIVER - CHEVROLET P30 CHASSIS) IN MOTION. AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE CAME ON WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. MOTORHOME IN SHOP AT PRESENT TIME. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY CHEVROLET.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 27,631 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132816 · 2005-08-15 (August 15, 2005)
2003 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER MANUFACTURED BY FOREST RIVER. MODEL GACM718TA2, GCVW 7,000 LBS., DOUBLE AXLE WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES. SERIAL # [XXX] [XXX]. MANUFACTURED 03/2003 ELECTRIC WIRING FOR BRAKES ONLY GOES TO LEFT SIDE BRAKES. WIRING FOR BRAKES ON RIGHT SIDE WAS NEVER HOOKED UP. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10132816 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 1