Forest River Georgetown (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V080000 · Jan 30, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V080000
- Date
- Jan 30, 2018
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
What can happen
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Georgetown | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V080000?
1 model: Forest River Georgetown (2018), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V080000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
What can happen?
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
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.