4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2019-12-18
Description
Morryde international, inc. (morryde) is recalling certain 2020 forest river georgetown and fr3 motorhomes that they modified. The trailer hitch bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the hitch bolts to loosen.
Consequence
If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and forest river dealers will properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began december 9, 2019. Owners may contact morryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-06-24
Description
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.
Consequence
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2019-12-13
Description
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.
Consequence
If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2024-02-13
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2024 georgetown and fr3 class a motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (lpg) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the lpg tank becoming dislodged and damaged.
Consequence
A damaged lpg tank increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 11, 2024. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-1736.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.