NHTSA Recall 16V176000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Forest River Georgetown.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15-03232016-0151 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | March 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 10, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V176000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.