NHTSA Recall 18V080000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2018 Forest River Georgetown.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V080000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 68-0623 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | January 30, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Safety risk
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
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 18V080000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Georgetown | 2018 |
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.