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.
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SUNSEEKER AND LEXINGTON MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS." FAILURE TO HAVE THE FABRIC TREATED WITH THE RIGHT FLAME RETARDANT BEFORE SHIPPING.
Safety risk
THE FABRIC COULD BURN FASTER AND CAUSE INJURY IF A FIRE OCCURS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLIP COVERS OR THE CUSHION IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE FABRIC WILL BE TREATED WITH A FLAME RETARDANT TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-206-7605.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
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.