2006 Forest River Lexington recalls and problems
The 2006 Forest River Lexington has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Forest River Lexington vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Forest River Lexington recalls
Recall 08V-346: Equipment
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Recall 06V-229: Power Train
Problem: On certain trailers, the wheel stud can fail and separates at the base of the thread. This reduces clamp force on the wheel.
Risk: The studs snap off and the wheel and tire are no longer secured to the hub. The wheel may separate from the trailer causing it to be a projectile on the highway increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hubs with new studs free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Recall 05V-547: Equipment
Problem: On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (Lp) manifold.
Risk: The tube may be crushed causing a crack in the tube, and LP gas may leak causing a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. Dealers and owners have been notified not to use the LP systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Forest River Lexington have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Forest River Lexington: 08V-346 (equipment), 06V-229 (power train), 05V-547 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Forest River recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.