The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V449000·Announced 2014-07-23

Forest River Recalls 2013-2014 RVs with Defective Microwaves

Forest River is recalling specific 2013-2014 recreational vehicles because the installed Frigidaire microwaves may start heating on their own, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between March 11, 2013, and April 26, 2013, and are equipped with specific Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS.

The recall is due to a defect where the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

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

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, CEDAR CREEK, PATHFINDER, GEORGETOWN
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,041

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 (9)

  • SUNSEEKER
  • CEDAR CREEK
  • PATHFINDER
  • GEORGETOWN
  • FORESTER
  • CROSS COUNTRY
  • BROOKSTONE
  • CARDINAL
  • BLUE RIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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