Recall 10V293000: 2010 Forest River Lexington, 2010 Forest River Sunseeker
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 25, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 66
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010 sunseeker and lexington motor homes manufactured from november 10, 2009 through june 17, 2010. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "flammability of interior materials." failure to have the fabric treated with the right flame retardant before shipping.
The risk
The fabric could burn faster and cause injury if a fire occurs.
The fix
Dealers will replace the slip covers or the cushion if necessary. Also the fabric will be treated with a flame retardant to assure compliance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-206-7605.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Forest River Lexington
- 2010 Forest River Sunseeker
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V293000
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2010
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology