Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

12V458000

ManufacturerFOREST RIVER, INC.Reported2012-09-18Affected1,585 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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