2017 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Published December 29, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 28, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V846000, published December 29, 2017 and initiated December 28, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- GEORGETOWN
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN | 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V846000 on December 29, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: GEORGETOWN.