FOREST RIVER FR3 2020: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V481000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER FR3 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-23 2019-06-21 2019-06-24

Production Dates: 2018-05-10 - 2019-06-18

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-0991

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 688

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.

Consequence

If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.

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.