Forest River Forester 2013

Model Forester made in 2013 by Forest River got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
13V037000Forest River, Inc. V (Vehicle)02/28/2013MFRForest River, Inc.02/01/201302/06/2013114
Defect SummaryForest river is recalling certain model year 2013 concord, leprechaun, freelander, lexington, forester and sunseeker class b and class c motor homes built on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis. it may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the park position. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 114, theft protection.
Consequence SummaryIf the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.
Corrective SummaryGeneral motors (gm) will notify owners on behalf of forest river. gm dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on february 28, 2013. for more information, gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. owner's may also contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
12V458000FOREST RIVER, INC. V (Vehicle)158510/23/2012MFRFOREST RIVER, INC.09/18/201209/18/2012
Defect SummaryForest 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 SummaryA damaged lpg fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective SummaryForest 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.
NotesOwners 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SB-11-123-1212/03/201210051100Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator, during heavy snow conditions, repair method is provided for removal of drain separator and installation of evaporative hose kit for pr02/21/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SB-11-123-1212/03/201210051100Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator, during heavy snow conditions, repair method is provided for removal of drain separator and installation of evaporative hose kit for pr02/21/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SB-11-123-1212/03/201210051100Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator, during heavy snow conditions, repair method is provided for removal of drain separator and installation of evaporative hose kit for pr02/21/2013