FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2020: EQUIPMENT

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : GEORGETOWN Year : 2020
Build Dates : 2018-05-10 - 2019-06-18
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V481000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-07-23 Date Received by ODI: 2019-06-21 Date Added to Database: 2019-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-0991
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 688
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.