Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V449000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V449000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,041 affected units, Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V449000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-07-23T00:00:00
Subject: Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,041

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.24

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NHTSA ID: 14V449000
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