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2013 Forest River Sunseeker

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2016
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER CLASS C RV 3010. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THREE BOLTS WERE MISSING AND CAUSED THE CALIPER TO FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FIRESTONE TIRE SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER CLASS C RV 3010. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THREE BOLTS WERE MISSING AND CAUSED THE CALIPER TO FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FIRESTONE TIRE SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE RV. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ODI #10916136

Official recalls

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14V449000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Jul 23, 2014

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

13V203000 · Equipment

May 17, 2013

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

13V037000 · Electrical System:ignition

Feb 1, 2013

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013 Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Lexington, Forester and Sunseeker class B and class C motor homes built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.

Remedy: General Motors (GM) will notify owners on behalf of Forest River. GM dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Owner's may also contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.

12V458000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings

Sep 18, 2012

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 & remedy

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.

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