2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
The 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 1,585 vehicles.
Recall 12V458000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 1,585 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2012 FOREST RIVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE SLIDE WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS INOPERATIVE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPAIRED. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER.
Investigation RQ14004 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE Closed
Opened:
Trailer tire may contact floor
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- 2010 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER (current)
- 2013 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 4 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 6 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 8 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 14 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints