2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RECALL - #16V419000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Georgetown motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, through May 9, 2016. These vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) was based on.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/17/2016 - 5/19/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/9/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/5/2016 |
| # Affected |
9 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Georgetown motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, through May 9, 2016. These vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) was based on. |
| Consequences |
With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for STRUCTURE, EMERGENCY, ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for VISIBILITY
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for STRUCTURE
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for STRUCTURE
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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