Recall 12V458000: 2010–2013 Forest River Forester, 2010–2013 Forest River Lexington, 2010–2013 Forest River Sunseeker

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 18, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,585
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.

The risk

A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on, or about October 23, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2010 Forest River Forester
  • 2011 Forest River Forester
  • 2012 Forest River Forester
  • 2013 Forest River Forester
  • 2010 Forest River Lexington
  • 2011 Forest River Lexington
  • 2012 Forest River Lexington
  • 2013 Forest River Lexington
  • 2010 Forest River Sunseeker
  • 2011 Forest River Sunseeker
  • 2012 Forest River Sunseeker
  • 2013 Forest River Sunseeker

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V458000
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Owner letters
Oct 23, 2012
Components
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings (Other / Unknown)

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