Recall 16V419000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2017-2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
RECALL This recall affects up to 9 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V419000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 9 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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