Recall 12V458 covers 1,585 2010-2013 Forest River Lexington, Sunseeker, and Forester motorhomes with damaged LPG fuel lines. Forest River dealers repair them free.
Forest River is recalling 1,585 2010-2013 Lexington, Sunseeker, and Forester Class C motorhomes because the LPG fuel line for slide-out appliances can become damaged. A damaged propane line can lead to an explosion or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once Forest River makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The LPG fuel line on 2010-2013 Forest River Lexington, Sunseeker, and Forester motorhomes carries liquid propane gas to appliances mounted in the slide-out area. That line feeds propane-powered coach appliances when the slide-out is in use, so it has to move and stay protected as the room extends and retracts.
On affected motorhomes, the line that supplies the slide-out appliances can become damaged. The recall summary does not identify a separate failed part or supplier cause, but the problem is the fuel line itself: once the line is damaged, propane gas no longer stays fully contained between the supply line and the appliance connection.
There is no warning sign before failure. If you smell propane, hear a hiss near the slide-out area, or notice an appliance losing fuel supply, treat that as a safety problem and stop using the LPG system until the motorhome is inspected.
Who's affected?
Spans Lexington, Sunseeker, and Forester motorhomes across 2010-2013, all tied to the same LPG lines and fittings component.
| 2011 Forest River Lexington | Lines and fittings |
|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Sunseeker | Lines and fittings |
| 2010 Forest River Sunseeker | Lines and fittings |
| 2012 Forest River Forester | Lines and fittings |
| 2011 Forest River Forester | Lines and fittings |
| 2013 Forest River Lexington | Lines and fittings |
| 2012 Forest River Sunseeker | Lines and fittings |
| 2013 Forest River Forester | Lines and fittings |
| 2010 Forest River Forester | Lines and fittings |
| 2012 Forest River Lexington | Lines and fittings |
| 2013 Forest River Sunseeker | Lines and fittings |
| 2010 Forest River Lexington | Lines and fittings |
| Units affected | 1,585 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death. If your VIN is included, limit use, avoid open flames near the vehicle, and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Forest River Lexington, Sunseeker, or Forester motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to ask about the free LPG fuel-line repair.
- Reference recall number 12V458 when you call so the service desk can find the campaign.
- Avoid using the slide-out LPG appliances until the dealer inspects and repairs the fuel line.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one to you.
What happens at the repair
After Forest River confirms repair availability for your VIN, a Forest River technician repairs the affected motorhome free of charge. The source remedy does not name a specific replacement part, so ask the service desk to document the work tied to the liquid propane gas fuel line serving the slide out appliances before the repair begins. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer repair is open for your vehicle.
Timeline
| September 18, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V458?
Recall 12V458 covers 1,585 2010-2013 Forest River Lexington, Sunseeker, and Forester Class C motorhomes with an LPG fuel line in the slide out that can become damaged. A damaged line can lead to explosion or fire. Forest River dealers repair the affected vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2013 Forest River Lexington, Sunseeker, or Forester is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V458. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer and ask for the LPG fuel-line repair. Reference recall number 12V458 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the repair under recall 12V458 before the appointment.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V458?
The safety risk is fire or explosion from a damaged LPG fuel line. NHTSA campaign 12V458 states that a damaged line can lead to explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before using the affected LPG system.
What if I bought my Forest River motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Lexington, Sunseeker, or Forester is included in recall 12V458, then contact a Forest River dealer and reference the campaign number when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V458000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V458 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V458000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →