FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V234000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-09 | 2018-04-12 | 2018-04-16 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-29 - 2018-04-03
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-0700
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 597
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.
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.
