Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V251000 Reported June 18, 2013

Battery isolation manager short circuit

Q: What is recall 13V251000?

NHTSA recall 13V251000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 18, 2013. It addresses: Battery isolation manager short circuit. The recall affects approximately 289 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V251000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

289

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 18, 2013

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014 sunseeker, forester, lexington, and solera motorhomes manufactured between april 1, 2013, through may 21, 2013. the battery isolation manager (bim) can develop a short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will replace the bim. The recall is expected to begin during july 2013. owners may contact forest river customer service 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 13V251000 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 13V251000

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

What is recall 13V251000?

NHTSA recall 13V251000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 18, 2013. It addresses: Battery isolation manager short circuit. The recall affects approximately 289 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V251000 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.