Vehicle recall 13V251000 · June 18, 2013
Forest River Forester, Lexington and 2 more models
The battery isolation manager (BIM) can develop a short circuit.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V251000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2013
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 289
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
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 (2014): 2014
- Forest River Lexington (2014): 2014
- Forest River Solera (2014): 2014
- Forest River Sunseeker (2014): 2014
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