2018 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published April 16, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V234000, published April 16, 2018 and initiated April 12, 2018. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Fr3 | 2019 Forest River Georgetown | 2018 Forest River Georgetown — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V234000 on April 16, 2018. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: FR3.