Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V037000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 0 affected units, Ignition Key Retention/FMVSS 114, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V037000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-02-01T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition key retention/fmvss 114
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 0

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V037000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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