FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2017: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V176000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-10 2016-03-29 2016-03-29

Production Dates: 2014-12-08 - 2016-03-22

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-03232016-0151

Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 133

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles, model GTA369XLF, manufactured from December 8, 2014, through March 22, 2016. A vented window was installed in the rear wall of the vehicle instead of a secondary egress window.

Consequence

Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.

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.