NHTSA recall 19V481000
Equipment
Forest River FR3 and 1 more
Reported Jun 21, 2019688 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 68-0991Built May 10, 2018 – Jun 18, 2019
The defect
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 remedy
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.