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NHTSA Recall 10V293000: Seats

FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Lexington.

66
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (September 15)
NHTSA campaign10V293000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJune 25, 2010
Owner notificationSeptember 15, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010 sunseeker and lexington motor homes manufactured from november 10, 2009 through june 17, 2010. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "flammability of interior materials." failure to have the fabric treated with the right flame retardant before shipping.

Safety risk

The fabric could burn faster and cause injury if a fire occurs.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the slip covers or the cushion if necessary. Also the fabric will be treated with a flame retardant to assure compliance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-206-7605.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V293000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Lexington2010
Forest River Sunseeker2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.