The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V891000·Announced 2019-12-13

Forest River Recalls 2020 Motorhomes Due to Trailer Hitch Bolt Issue

Forest River is recalling 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes because trailer hitch bolts may not be properly tightened, posing a crash risk while towing.

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 (trailer hitch detachment) that can increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened. This issue can allow the hitch to detach from the chassis.

If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 7, 2020.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN, FR3
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
194

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 (2)

  • GEORGETOWN
  • FR3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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