Forest River recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Fr3 2018–2019
- Forest River Georgetown 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V234000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 597
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 29, 2017 to Mar 30, 2018
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch; Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 68-0700
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.
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- Forest River recall: Electrical system Jun 19, 2020
- Forest River recall: Trailer hitches Dec 18, 2019
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.