Forest River FR3, Georgetown (2018-2019): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 18V234000 · Apr 12, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
597
vehicles affected
597
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V234000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2018
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 597
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH; Structure > Body > Door
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | FR3 | 2018-2019 |
| Forest River | Georgetown | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V234000?
2 models: Forest River FR3 (2018-2019), Forest River Georgetown (2018-2019), about 597 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V234000?
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.
What can happen?
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.