FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER 2013: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V458000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER 2013
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.