Recall 18V234000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | FR3 |
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | FR3 |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.