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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V234000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Published April 16, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2018

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
FR3
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2018 FOREST RIVER FR3 | 2019 FOREST RIVER FR3 | 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN | 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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