NHTSA recall 16V176000
Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
Forest River Georgetown
Reported Mar 29, 2016133 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 15-03232016-0151Built Dec 8, 2014 – Mar 22, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.