FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V336000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-11 | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-23 |
Production Dates: 2016-02-29 - 2016-04-20
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 34-05052016-0184
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 302
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
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.
