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NHTSA recall 18V234000

Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure · Forest River, Inc.

April 12, 2018report date
597units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

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.

Why it matters: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2018 Forest River Fr3, 2019 Forest River Fr3, 2018 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Georgetown.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V234000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.