Forest River Sunseeker 2013
Model Sunseeker made in 2013 by Forest River got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2013
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
13V037000 | Forest River, Inc. | V (Vehicle) | 02/28/2013 | MFR | Forest River, Inc. | 02/01/2013 | 02/06/2013 | 114 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Forest 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | General 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
12V458000 | FOREST RIVER, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1585 | 10/23/2012 | MFR | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 09/18/2012 | 09/18/2012 | ||||||||
Defect 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 Summary | A damaged lpg fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |