Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V200000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 1,468 affected units, PRNDL CABLE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 georgetown recreational vehicles built on a ford stripped chassis, manufactured from february 15, 2010, through november 29, 2011. the gear shifter?s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the cable assembly, free of charge. forest river has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-295-8749.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V200000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-05-08T00:00:00

Subject: Prndl cable

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,468

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 georgetown recreational vehicles built on a ford stripped chassis, manufactured from february 15, 2010, through november 29, 2011. the gear shifter?s cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Consequence Summary: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel increases the risk that a vehicle is left in gear, such that the vehicle could roll leading to a crash or injury to a bystander.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the cable assembly, free of charge. forest river has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-295-8749.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3tf6.354k-cidx

NHTSA ID: 12V200000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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