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2013 Forest River Sunseeker recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

4recalls

1owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. Check your Sunseeker by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2013 Forest River Sunseeker recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 14V449000
Jul 23, 2014Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Full recall details for 14V449000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 13V203000
May 17, 2013Equipment
Problem
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Full recall details for 13V203000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 13V037000
Jan 2, 2013Electrical System:Ignition
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 13V037000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 12V458000
Sep 18, 2012Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 12V458000 →

2013 Forest River Sunseeker complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

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What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER CLASS C RV 3010. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THREE BOLTS WERE MISSING AND CAUSED THE CALIPER TO FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER OR MECHANIC.”
2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKEROct 14, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10916136

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2013 Forest River Sunseeker recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

4recalls

1owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. Check your Sunseeker by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2013 Forest River Sunseeker recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 14V449000

Jul 23, 2014Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

Full recall details for 14V449000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 13V203000

May 17, 2013Equipment

Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Full recall details for 13V203000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 13V037000

Jan 2, 2013Electrical System:Ignition

Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 13V037000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 12V458000

Sep 18, 2012Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 12V458000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Sunseeker. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER CLASS C RV 3010. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THREE BOLTS WERE MISSING AND CAUSED THE CALIPER TO FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER OR MECHANIC.”

2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKEROct 14, 2016

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10916136

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.