Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 19V891000 · announced December 13, 2019 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 194 units affected

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.

The risk

If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.

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 this recall

• 2020 Forest River Fr3
• 2020 Forest River Georgetown

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.