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NHTSA Recall 19V481000: Equipment

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 688 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River FR3.

688
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (July 23)
NHTSA campaign19V481000
Manufacturer campaign68-0991
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedJune 21, 2019
Owner notificationJuly 23, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

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.

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 19V481000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River FR32019, 2020
Forest River Georgetown2019, 2020

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.