---
title: "18V-234 recall: Forest River FR3 and Georgetown"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-234"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-234"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-234.md"
---

# 18V-234 recall: Forest River FR3 and Georgetown

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 18V-234
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
**Filed:** April 12, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V234

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles.  The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.

## The safety risk

If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018.  Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600.  Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Forest River FR3: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/fr3/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/fr3/2018.md)
- 2018 Forest River Georgetown: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/georgetown/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/georgetown/2018.md)
- 2019 Forest River Georgetown: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/georgetown/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/georgetown/2019.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-234