Recall 13V037 covers 2013 Forest River Concord, Freelander, Leprechaun, Lexington, Forester, and Sunseeker motor homes. Ignition repair is free.
Forest River is recalling certain 2013 Lexington, Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker motor homes under recall 13V037 because the ignition key can be removed while the engine is running or the transmission is not in Park. If that happens, the motor home can roll away and cause a crash or pedestrian injury; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ignition switch on 2013 Forest River Lexington, Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker motor homes built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis controls the electrical power path for starting and running the vehicle. Its lock function is also supposed to hold the key in place unless the transmission is in Park and the ignition is in the proper off position.
On affected motor homes, that lock function does not do its full job. The key can be removed while the engine is still running or while the transmission is outside Park, which means the ignition system is not meeting the theft-protection safety standard named in recall 13V037.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should treat the issue as an ignition lock defect, not as a battery, starter, or key-fob problem.
Who's affected?
Covers six Forest River motorhome lines in the 2013 model year, all tied to the same ignition electrical-system component.
| 2013 Forest River Lexington | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Forest River Freelander | electrical system |
| 2013 Forest River Leprechaun | electrical system |
| 2013 Forest River Concord | electrical system |
| 2013 Forest River Forester | electrical system |
| 2013 Forest River Sunseeker | electrical system |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
If the key is removed while the vehicle is still on or before Park is selected, the vehicle can roll away. Unintended movement increases the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians. Before leaving the seat, make sure the vehicle is fully in Park and shut off. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Forest River Lexington, Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, or Sunseeker motor home is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer or the GM chassis dealer named in your notice to ask about the free ignition lock cylinder and key replacement.
- Reference recall number 13V037 when you call so the service desk can match the repair to the ignition recall.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, plus all ignition keys for the vehicle.
- Keep the vehicle fully in Park before removing the key until the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the ignition lock cylinder is replaced along with the two associated keys. The work addresses a condition where the key can be removed while the engine is running or while the transmission is outside Park. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V037. The source remedy says GM handles owner notification for Forest River and that GM dealers perform the replacement on the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis used for these 2013 motor homes.
Timeline
| February 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V037?
Recall 13V037 covers certain 2013 Forest River Lexington, Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester and Sunseeker motor homes built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis. The ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is running or not in Park, creating a rollaway risk.
What should I do if my 2013 Forest River Lexington, Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester or Sunseeker is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 13V037. If it is, contact a dealer for the Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana chassis to schedule replacement of the ignition lock cylinder and associated keys. Reference recall 13V037 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost. General Motors dealers replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys free of charge for included Forest River motor homes built on the affected Chevrolet or GMC chassis.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the ignition key is removed while the motor home is still running or the transmission is not in Park, the vehicle can roll away and result in a crash or injury to pedestrians.
When did this recall repair start?
The recall began on February 28, 2013. General Motors notified owners on behalf of Forest River, and GM dealers handle the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement. Chevrolet owners can call 1-800-630-2438, GMC owners can call 1-866-996-9463, and Forest River can be reached at 1-574-389-4600.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V037000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-866-996-9463 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V037 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V037000 |
Source documents
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 →