Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V449000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V449000?
NHTSA recall 14V449000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 23, 2014. It addresses: Microwave may start on its own and cause a fire. The recall affects approximately 1,041 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 14V449000 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.