NHTSA Recall 12V458000: Lines and fittings (equipment)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,585 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Forest River Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V458000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › LINES AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | September 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V458000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Forester | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Forest River Lexington | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.