Trailer hitchesRecall 19V-891 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-891 covers 194 Forest River vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V891000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
The risk
If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 12, 2019 to December 9, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.