The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V293000·Announced 2010-06-25

Forest River Sunseeker and Lexington Motor Homes Recalled for Flammability Defect

Forest River is recalling 2010 Sunseeker and Lexington motor homes because interior fabric lacks required flame retardant treatment, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Sunseeker and Lexington motor homes manufactured between November 10, 2009, and June 17, 2010. The recall involves 66 vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, which governs the flammability of interior materials. The defect exists because the interior fabric was not treated with the correct flame retardant before the vehicles were shipped.

The safety risk associated with this defect is that the fabric could burn faster if a fire occurs, potentially causing injury. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will perform the corrective action free of charge by replacing slip covers or cushions if necessary and treating the fabric with a flame retardant to ensure compliance. The safety recall was expected to begin on or about September 15, 2010. Owners may contact Forest River at 574-206-7605 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, LEXINGTON
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Affected units
66

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SUNSEEKER
  • LEXINGTON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.