Emergency: escape/egress/exitRecall 16V-176 · 2015–2017 Forest River Georgetown
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-176 covers 133 2015–2017 Forest River Georgetown for a emergency: escape/egress/exit problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles, model GTA369XLF, manufactured from December 8, 2014, through March 22, 2016. A vented window was installed in the rear wall of the vehicle instead of a secondary egress window.
The risk
Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2014 to March 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.