2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #12V458000 · 2012 · 1,585 units
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2011 Sunseeker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Forest River Sunseeker problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.