- 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 Sunseeker Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2012 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Sunseeker year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Forest River Sunseeker 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
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No complaints about the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Forest River Sunseeker: every year compared
All Sunseeker years2012 Forest River Sunseeker vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Sunseeker | 0 | 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 Forester | 1 | 1 | B | 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 Sunseeker
Does the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker: 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.
How many complaints has the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Forest River Sunseeker a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Sunseeker 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.
What should I do if my 2012 Forest River Sunseeker 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