The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V030000·Announced 2020-01-20

Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Georgetown Motorhomes Due to LP Gas Line Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes because the propane gas line may melt near the refrigerator, causing a leak and fire risk.

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 (improperly routed gas line) that poses a significant risk of fire and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The recall involves 164 vehicles where the rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator.

If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak. This condition increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on February 19, 2020.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the LP line away from the burn chamber 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 — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
164

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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