Forest River Recalls 2018 Georgetown RVs Due to Wiring Fire Risk
Forest River is recalling 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles because undersized wiring may melt and cause a fire. Dealers will install an additional circuit breaker free of charge.
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 (electrical wiring) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, specifically models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. The recall addresses an electrical system defect where 18-gauge wires are connected to a 30-amp circuit breaker.
The 18-gauge wires are not rated to handle the potential amp draw of the 30-amp circuit. This mismatch can cause the wires to melt, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified 2018 models.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
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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