The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V846000·Announced 2017-12-28

Forest River Recalls 2017-2018 Georgetown RVs for Brake Defect

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles because missing plugs in the brake system may cause fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, including models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, and GTA378XLF. These vehicles were built on Ford chassis and are equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The recall involves 52 affected units.

The defect involves the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU), which may be missing valve block ball plugs. This issue can potentially cause a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation. A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
52

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GEORGETOWN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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