2013 Forest River Lexington | 2013 Forest River Freelander | 2013 Forest River Leprechaun | 2013 Forest River Concord | 2013 Forest River Forester | 2013 Forest River Sunseeker — Electrical system: ignition
Published February 6, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V037000, published February 6, 2013 and initiated February 1, 2013. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2013 Forest River Lexington | 2013 Forest River Freelander | 2013 Forest River Leprechaun | 2013 Forest River Concord | 2013 Forest River Forester | 2013 Forest River Sunseeker — Electrical system: ignition.
What's the hazard
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 to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection.
What to do
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 more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Owner's may also contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- LEXINGTON
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON | 2013 FOREST RIVER FREELANDER | 2013 FOREST RIVER LEPRECHAUN | 2013 FOREST RIVER CONCORD | 2013 FOREST RIVER FORESTER | 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Forest River Lexington | 2013 Forest River Freelander | 2013 Forest River Leprechaun | 2013 Forest River Concord | 2013 Forest River Forester | 2013 Forest River Sunseeker — Electrical system: ignition recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V037000 on February 6, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Owner's may also contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: LEXINGTON.