Door: hinge and attachmentsRecall 08V-664 · 2007–2009 Forest River Georgetown

FOREST RIVER, INC. recall 08V-664 covers 1,003 2007–2009 Forest River Georgetown for a door: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2008.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,0031 model
ReportedDec 16, 2008Owners notified Jan 15, 2009
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V664000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 1,003 MY 2007-2009 GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOMES. THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM HAS LOOSENED AND IS ABLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

IF THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM DETACHES, IT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RESECURE THE TRIM WITH ADDITIONAL FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7600.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 16, 2006 to October 29, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.