Certain 2010-2013 Forest River RVs-LPG Slideout Line Failures
Date: October 01, 2012 11:51AM
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FOREST RIVER / FORESTER 2010-2013
FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON2010-2013
FOREST RIVER / SUNSEEKER 2010-2013
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Report Receipt Date: SEP 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V458000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,585
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 is expected to begin in October 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.
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.