Recalls for 2013 Forest River Leprechaun

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Posted on: 2013-02-06
Description
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2013 concord, leprechaun, freelander, lexington, forester and sunseeker class b and class c motor homes built on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis.  It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the park position.  As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 114, theft protection.

Consequence
If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.

Corrective Action
General motors (gm) will notify owners on behalf of forest river.  Gm dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on february 28, 2013.  For more information, gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.  Owner's may also contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.