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2011 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2011 Forest River Sunseeker has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Forest River Sunseeker vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Forest River Sunseeker recalls

Recall 12V-458: Equipment

Reported Sep 18, 2012 · 1,585 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

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.

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

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.

2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,177 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Forest River Sunseeker complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 27,177 miles · reported Aug 13, 2015
Jan 16, 2015 received letter from chevrolet company saying must get updated transmission program. Had transmission reprogrammed with updated program even though no existing problems. Transmission started slipping and jumping. February 27, 2015 received letter from chevrolet company saying not to get update if not having trouble. Replaced with rebuilt transmission and still have problems. Evidently tried to fix effect instead of the cause. Been to 4 different chev dealers where 3 different trans techs (At different dealers) advised getting original program reinstalled but chevy company will not…
Tires · reported Feb 7, 2014
The contact owns a 2011 forest river sun seeker 2300 rv equipped with a set of michelin ltx m/s tires, size: lt225/75 r16. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13t012000 (Tires) in mid february 2014. The contact stated that he attempted to have the tires replaced but the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker: 12V-458 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,177 miles.

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.