Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V419000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V419000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 georgetown motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, through may 9, 2016 Includes 9 affected units, Vehicle may Exceed GVWR due to Extra Seat Belts, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 georgetown motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, through may 9, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 georgetown motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, through may 9, 2016. these vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) was based on.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V419000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-06-09T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle may exceed gvwr due to extra seat belts
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 9

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15-05312016-0204
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 georgetown motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, through may 9, 2016. these vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) was based on.
Consequence Summary: With the extra passengers, the gvwr may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 44.44

Metadata

SID: row-hkfx.26x6_ixf7
NHTSA ID: 16V419000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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