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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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
Some motorhomes from the 2020 model year have trailer hitch bolts that may not have been properly tightened. If the bolts are loose, the hitch can detach from the vehicle's chassis. When the motorhome is towing a trailer or another vehicle, a detached hitch increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will check and properly torque the hitch bolts at no cost to you. If you have a 2020 Forest River Georgetown or FR3, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600, referencing recall number 68-1119, if you have questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River FR3 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Georgetown | 2020 |