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Forest River Forester Recall 13V251: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 13V251, reported June 18, 2013, 289 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V251Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, and Solera motorhomes manufactured between April 1, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The battery isolation manager (BIM) can develop a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will replace the BIM. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Forester2014
Forest River Lexington2014
Forest River Solera2014
Forest River Sunseeker2014