Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V458000 Reported September 18, 2012

Lpg fuel line

Q: What is recall 12V458000?

NHTSA recall 12V458000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 18, 2012. It addresses: Lpg fuel line. The recall affects approximately 1,585 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 1,585 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V458000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,585

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 18, 2012

Completion Rate

59.62

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc., (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and lexington 283 class c motorhomes, manufactured from august 18, 2009, through september 12, 2012. the liquid propane gas (lpg) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.

Safety Consequence

A damaged lpg fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on, or about october 23, 2012. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7600.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V458000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12V458000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V458000?

NHTSA recall 12V458000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 18, 2012. It addresses: Lpg fuel line. The recall affects approximately 1,585 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V458000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.