FOREST RIVER FR3 2017: VISIBILITY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V768000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER FR3 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-28 2018-10-31 2018-11-02

Production Dates: 2014-09-24 - 2016-05-12

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-0822

Component: VISIBILITY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4790

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Consequence

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.