Recall 14V449 affects 1,041 2013-2014 Forest River recreational vehicles with Frigidaire microwaves that can self-start. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,041 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles with Frigidaire convection microwaves that can start heating on their own when unattended. If contents are inside, a fire can result, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected equipment is the Frigidaire Convection Microwave installed in 2013-2014 Forest River recreational vehicles, including Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone models. A convection microwave is supposed to heat only when an owner selects a cooking mode and starts the appliance. When it is off, it should stay off, even when the RV is unattended.
On these vehicles, certain Frigidaire CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS microwaves can start by themselves and begin heating. That means the appliance is no longer waiting for an owner command before turning on. The filing does not identify the internal electrical cause, so the practical concern is the behavior itself: unattended heating inside the RV.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a smell, sound, display message, or other early clue before the microwave turns on by itself.
Who's affected?
Covers nine Forest River RV lines from the 2013 and 2014 model years, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2014 Forest River Cross Country | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Sunseeker | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Pathfinder | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Georgetown | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Forester | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Cross Country | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Cedar Creek | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Brookstone | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Cardinal | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Brookstone | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Pathfinder | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Georgetown | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Forester | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Cardinal | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Sunseeker | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,041 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the microwave turns on by itself with contents inside, those contents can overheat and start a fire. Keep the microwave empty when the RV is parked or unattended, and confirm the recall with your VIN. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Forest River Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, or Brookstone RV is included in this recall.
- Watch for Forest River's owner letter if you have not received it, then contact a franchised Forest River dealer for repair instructions.
- Ask the dealer about the free membrane and keypad repair that stops the Frigidaire convection microwave from starting and heating unattended.
- Reference recall number 14V449 when you call Forest River customer service or the dealer.
- Keep the microwave empty and disconnected when the RV is unattended until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician repairs the microwave membrane and keypad component covered by recall 14V449. The work addresses the Frigidaire convection microwave control issue described for affected 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles. The source remedy says the repair is free of charge, and the recall began in February 2015. Ask the service desk to confirm the specific microwave model before the repair order is opened.
Timeline
| July 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V449?
Recall 14V449 covers 1,041 2013-2014 Forest River recreational vehicles with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave can start by itself and heat while unattended. Forest River dealers repair the membrane and keypad component for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Forest River Cross Country, Sunseeker, Cedar Creek, Pathfinder, Georgetown, Forester, Brookstone, Cardinal, or Blue Ridge is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 14V449. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the microwave membrane and keypad repair. Reference recall number 14V449 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers repair the affected Frigidaire microwave membrane and keypad component free of charge, and Forest River customer service is available at 1-800-353-7383.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the microwave starts on its own with contents inside, those contents can ignite. Until the repair is complete, keep the microwave empty when unattended and schedule the free dealer repair for the membrane and keypad component.
What if I bought this Forest River RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013-2014 Forest River RV is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall number 14V449.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V449000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-800-353-7383 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V449 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V449000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 →