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Forest River Sunseeker Recall 12V458: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 12V458, reported September 18, 2012, 1,585 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V458FOREST RIVER, INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Forester2010201120122013
Forest River Lexington2010201120122013
Forest River Sunseeker2010201120122013