2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
The 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, potentially affecting up to 12,152 vehicles.
Recall 14V449000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,041 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →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 SUNSEEKER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
- 2010 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 2 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER (current)
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 3 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 0 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 4 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 5 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