Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V234000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V234000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2019 forest river fr3 and georgetown recreational vehicles Includes 597 affected units, Entry Door May Open While Moving, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 forest river fr3 and georgetown recreational vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V234000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-04-12T00:00:00
Subject: Entry door may open while moving
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 597

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 68-0700
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.19

Metadata

SID: row-m6hb_zmff-5r6d
NHTSA ID: 18V234000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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