NHTSA Campaign 18V234000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Apr 12, 2018 · 597 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FR3 | 2018 | 597 |
| FOREST RIVER | FR3 | 2019 | 597 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2018 | 597 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2019 | 597 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V234000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.