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2012 Forest River Lexington problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2012 Forest River Lexington — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2012 Forest River Lexington have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V458000OtherSeptember 18, 2012 · 1,585 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

2012 Forest River Lexington — common questions

Is the 2012 Forest River Lexington reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Forest River Lexington have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Forest River Lexington. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.