- The 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.
- The risk
- A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Forest River Forester Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Forest River Forester with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2012 for the lines and fittings. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Forester year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Forest River Forester problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Forest River Forester recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Forest River Forester
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Forest River Forester: every year compared
All Forester years2012 Forest River Forester vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Forest River Georgetown | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Flagstaff | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Forest River Forester
Does the 2012 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Forester: lines and fittings (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Forester?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Forest River Forester had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 23, 2018 and the latest on July 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Forest River Forester a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Forester year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Forester years have the most complaints?
2016 (7), 2004 (3), 2014 (3). See every Forest River Forester year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Forest River Forester has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data