The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V458000·Announced 2012-09-18

Forest River Recalls 2010-2013 Motorhomes Due to LPG Fuel Line Defect

Forest River is recalling 2010-2013 Sunseeker, Forester, and Lexington motorhomes because a damaged liquid propane gas fuel line can cause fire or explosion.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between August 18, 2009, and September 12, 2012. The recall involves 1,585 vehicles.

The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide-out section can become damaged. A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, LEXINGTON, FORESTER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,585

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 (3)

  • SUNSEEKER
  • LEXINGTON
  • FORESTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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