| Issue ID | 1428778 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11051510 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SANDPIPER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/11/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river sandpiper. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs were melting the cover. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a fire. The failure was getting progressively worst. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The contact replaced the lights with led lights and the failure did not recur. The contact requested to include that the fixture on the bulb was rv dash illuminaire rv-1l22 (30516) which was made in taiwan and lamp type was 12v 921. A failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RAINIER, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FSAF21BTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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