Known Recalls

Model year record

2012 FOREST RIVER Forester

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V458000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,585
Reported to NHTSA
2012-09-18
Owners notified
2012-10-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Structure1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.