2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners mainly report issues related to equipment and structural components per recall data. Specific problems focus on power awnings, microwaves, and window adhesives.
Six recalls affect various vehicle systems including power awnings, microwave ovens, and window structures. These recalls address safety hazards such as unexpected awning deployment, microwave fires, and window detachment risks.
Recalls- Power awning motor assembly. Recall 13V203000 affects 9,526 vehicles from 2013-2014. Motor assembly screws may shear causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly while parked or in transit, raising the risk of injury or crash. Forest River notifies owners and Dometic replaces motors with improved designs. Owners are advised not to drive until repair.
- Microwave oven malfunction. Recall 14V449000 affects 1,041 vehicles from 2013-2014 equipped with certain Frigidaire convection microwaves. The microwave can start heating by itself unattended, posing a fire hazard. Dealers repair the keypad membrane free of charge. Owners receive notification and repair began in February 2015.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V523000 covers 825 vehicles including 2011-2016 Blue Ridge models with Hehr 6400 Series windows. Adhesive failure may cause the vented portion to detach, increasing injury or crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace vents if needed at no cost. Owner notification was mailed in September 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help clarify available remedies.
2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
11392
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE
825 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE
1041 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
2013 FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE
9526 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.