2014 Forest River Lexington Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lexington years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2014 Forest River Lexington so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2014 Forest River Lexington recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Forest River Lexington years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Lexington | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Lexington | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Lexington | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Lexington | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Lexington | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Lexington | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Lexington?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Forest River Lexington?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Forest River Lexington a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lexington model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.