Forest River Fr3 (2019) – 18V234000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Forest River Fr3 And Georgetown Recreational Vehicles. The Entry Door Latch May Not Engage Fully, Allowing The Door To Open Unexpectedly While Moving.

Make Of Vehicle

FOREST RIVER

Model Of Vehicle

FR3

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V234000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Door

Effect Of Defect

If The Entry Door Opens Unexpectedly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Install Shims Between The Entry Door Frame And The Wall Frame, Two Additional Screws Will Be Added Through The Entry Door Frame To Secure The Door Frame To The Sidewall Frame And Will Verify That The Entry Door Latch Pawl Is Properly ContActing The Striker Bolt, If Required The Dealer Will Adjust The Striker Bolt, At No Charge To The Owner. The Recall Began On May 9, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 68-0700.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20171129

End Of Manufacture

20180330

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

597

Date Owners Notified

20180509

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180412

Make Campaign Number

68-0700

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard