2010 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 10V293000 on 06/28/2010
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2009 - 06/16/2010
- Affected:
- 66
- 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.
- Consequence:
- The fabric could burn faster and cause injury if a fire occurs.
- Correction:
- 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> .
- Campaign:
- 12V458000 on 09/17/2012
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg lines and fittings
- Affected:
- 1,585
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A damaged lpg fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Correction:
- 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.
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