Electrical systemRecall 13V-251 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 13V-251 covers 289 Forest River vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2013 to May 21, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.