EquipmentRecall 19V-481 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-481 covers 688 Forest River vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V481000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
The risk
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 10, 2018 to June 18, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.