Rappels 2013 Forest River Forester

• Accessoires#201431429 juillet 2014

  153 unités visées

  Sur certaines caravanes classiques munis d'un micro­ondes Frigidaire de série KG, un défaut dans le clavier du micro­ondes pourrait faire en sorte que le four se mette en marche sans que l'on ait appuyé sur une seule touche. Cela pourrait produire une quantité excessive de chaleur, de la fumée ou un incendie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer les claviers visés. Jusqu'à ce qu'ils le fassent, les consommateurs doivent débrancher leur micro­ondes si possible. Si les consommateurs sont incapables de débrancher leur micro­ondes, ils doivent en laisser la porte entrouverte jusqu'à ce qu'il ait été remplacé.

• Autres#20131472 mai 2013

  9 526 unités visées

  Sur certaines remorques à sellette, remorques de tourisme et autocaravanes, le moteur électrique pour l'auvent pourrait s'endommager, laissant l'auvant se dérouler de façon imprévisible. Dans un tel cas, l'auvent pourrait percuter un autre véhicule, un objet stationnaire ou une personne se trouvant à proximité, ce qui endommagerait des biens matériels ou blesserait quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le moteur de l'auvent.

• Système d'alimentation en carburant#201230517 septembre 2012

  306 unités visées

  Sur certaines autocaravanes, le support qui soutient la canalisation de transport de propane liquide (PL) sous la pièce coulissante pourrait se desserrer. Cela pourrait endommager la canalisation de transport de PL, ce qui pourrait causer une fuite. Une fuite de gaz propane, en présence d'une source d'inflammation, pourrait causer un incendie ou une explosion, ce qui pourrait endommager des biens matériels ou blesser quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront enlever le support de fixation actuel, le faire pivoter de 90 degrés et le reposer à l'aide d'un boulon en U.

Données canadiennes mises à jour : 24 août 2026

• EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#14V449000en anglais seulement23 juillet 2014

  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.

  Risque: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

  Correctif: 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.

• EQUIPMENT#13V203000en anglais seulement17 mai 2013

  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 Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

  Risque: 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.

  Correctif: 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 information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION#13V037000en anglais seulement1 février 2013

  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."

  Risque: 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.

  Correctif: 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.

• EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS#12V458000en anglais seulement18 septembre 2012

  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.

  Risque: A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  Correctif: 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.