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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V419000

2017 Forest River Georgetown — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published June 9, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 9, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V419000, published June 9, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Georgetown — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
GEORGETOWN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Georgetown — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V419000 on June 9, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: GEORGETOWN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)