2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
The 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON, potentially affecting up to 11,111 vehicles.
Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 13V037000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →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 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON
- 2010 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON — 0 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON (current)
- 2014 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON — 0 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