The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V901000·Announced 2019-12-18

Forest River Recalls 2020 Motorhomes Due to Trailer Hitch Bolt Issue

Forest River is recalling 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes because improperly tightened trailer hitch bolts may loosen, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loosening hitch bolts) that could cause a trailer to detach, posing a significant risk of injury or property damage.

Plain-English summary

Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes that were modified by MORryde International, Inc. The recall involves 219 vehicles where the trailer hitch bolts may have been improperly tightened.

If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 9, 2019.

Forest River dealers will properly tighten the bolts free of charge. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN, FR3
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
MORryde International, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
219

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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