CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The entry door latch may not fully engage, so the door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. If the door swings open during travel, it can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix at an authorized dealer includes installing shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, adding two more screws to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame, and checking that the latch pawl properly contacts the striker bolt, adjusting the striker bolt if needed. Owners can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600, referencing recall number 68-0700.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River FR3 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Georgetown | 20182019 |