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24,282 miles · Mar 29, 2021

Latches/locks/linkages

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCUPANTS HAD TO EXIT THE RV THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF SOUTH HOUSTON (1903 GULF FWY, LA MARQUE, TX 77568, (409) 935-7101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE MAIN DOOR LATCH TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,282. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT

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Official recalls

21V523000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer; Structure

Jul 9, 2021

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

Structure

Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

18V768000 · Visibility

Oct 31, 2018

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.

18V234000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; Structure:body:door

Apr 12, 2018

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 & remedy

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

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.

Structure:body:door

Consequence: If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

18V080000 · Electrical System:wiring

Jan 30, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

17V846000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

Dec 28, 2017

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.

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