FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2020: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V891000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-07 2019-12-13 2019-12-13

Production Dates: 2019-08-12 - 2019-12-09

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-1119

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 194

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.

Consequence

If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.

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.