Vehicle recall 12V458000 · September 18, 2012
Forest River Forester, Lexington and 1 more model
The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V458000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2012
- Filed by
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,585
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Forester (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Forest River Lexington (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Forest River Sunseeker (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.