Recall 19V891000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 19V891000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on December 13, 2019.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: TRAILER HITCHES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 194.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 7, 2020.
- Production dates listed: August 12, 2019 to December 9, 2019.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
Consequence (official text)
If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 68-1119.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FR3 | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2020 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2020 Forest River Georgetown listed in the notice
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