Forest River Recalls 2019 Georgetown Motorhomes Due to Bunk Latch Hazard
Forest River is recalling 2019 Georgetown motorhomes because the front overhead bunk latch board may fall while driving, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury from falling components.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and could fall while the vehicle is in motion.
If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash. The recall began on March 18, 2019.
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board free of charge. 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 — Motorhome
- Affected units
- 17
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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