Recall 12V-458: 2010–2013 Forest River Forester, 2010–2013 Forest River Lexington and 1 more
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 18, 2012, covering about 1,585 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines and Fittings |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V458000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Forester | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Forest River Lexington | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-458?
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.
How is recall 12V-458 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.