Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river sunseeker. While driving, the vehicle overheated and the battery did not charge the system. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called complete car & rv repair (3309 new town blvd, st charles, mo 63301, (636) 724-2232) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v251000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 20,600. The VIN was unknown.
The worst 2014 Forest River Sunseeker problems
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Recalls 4
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
- Risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1‑574‑206‑7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
Recall number 18V444000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V449000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V251000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- Risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2014 Forest River Sunseeker owners say
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river sunseeker motor home. While the vehicle was parked, the bedroom slide would not retract. The contact jiggled the wiring and the bed slid in; however, there was a loud clicking sound coming from the battery control module. The contact disconnected the ground wire and the clicking sound stopped. The contact took the motor home to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery control module failed and needed to be replaced. The motor home was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
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Questions about the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker
Is the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker, close to a typical Sunseeker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker have?
4 recalls, covering visibility, equipment and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Sunseeker electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V251000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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