FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V251000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-28 2013-06-18 2013-06-18

Production Dates: 2013-04-01 - 2013-05-21

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, and Solera motorhomes manufactured between April 1, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The battery isolation manager "BIM" can develop a short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will replace the BIM. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.