2010 Forest River Sunseeker recalls and problems

The 2010 Forest River Sunseeker has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2010 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Equipment

Sep 18, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V458000 · 1,585 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

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.

Seats

Jun 25, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V293000 · 66 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: The fabric could burn faster and cause injury if a fire occurs.

Original NHTSA wording

THE FABRIC COULD BURN FASTER AND CAUSE INJURY IF A FIRE OCCURS.

Remedy & notes

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.

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> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2010 vs. other Forest River Sunseeker years

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Questions

Does the 2010 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Forest River Sunseeker, the latest from Sep 18, 2012 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Forest River Sunseeker?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Forest River Sunseeker.