FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON 2012: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V458000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-10-23 | 2012-09-18 | 2012-09-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1585
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
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.
