Forest River recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
What could happen
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Georgetown 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V080000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 7, 2017 to Jan 9, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 68-0623
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Exterior lighting Dec 6, 2024
- Dynamax / East To West / Forest River recall: Equipment Nov 8, 2024
- Forest River recall: Equipment Feb 12, 2024
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Apr 13, 2023
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Jul 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.