NHTSA recall 10V595000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Forest River Georgetown
The defect
Forest river IS recalling certain model year 2011 georgetown class a motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". the fabrics used in window treatments, window valances, drapery, and bed spreads are not treated with flame retardant.
The risk
Failure to have the fabric treated with flame retardant in the event of a fire could cause the fabric to burn faster increasing the risk of injuries to occupants.
The remedy
Forest river will be sending replacement parts to the dealers with fabric already treated with flame retardant. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 3, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7605.