NHTSA Campaign 14V449000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Jul 23, 2014 · 1,041 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BLUE RIDGE | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | BLUE RIDGE | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | BROOKSTONE | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | BROOKSTONE | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CROSS COUNTRY | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | CROSS COUNTRY | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | PATHFINDER | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | PATHFINDER | 2014 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2013 | 1,041 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2014 | 1,041 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V449000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.