NHTSA Recall 14V449000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,041 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Forest River Blue Ridge.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V449000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 23, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
Safety risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V449000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Blue Ridge | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Brookstone | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Cross Country | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Forester | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Pathfinder | 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2013, 2014 |
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.