FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2019) recall — Structure
Forest River recalls 2018-2019 Georgetown RVs due to risk of entry door opening unexpectedly while moving, potentially causing injury. Owners must contact dealer for free door frame repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Georgetown recreational vehicles because the entry door may open unexpectedly while moving, which could increase injury risk. Affected owners should contact a dealer for free repairs to secure the door frame properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223778-forest-river-georgetown-2019-recalls-unexpected-entry-door-opening-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223778-forest-river-georgetown-2019-recalls-unexpected-entry-door-opening-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V234000
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“Forest River Georgetown 2019 Recalls: Unexpected Entry Door Opening Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223778-forest-river-georgetown-2019-recalls-unexpected-entry-door-opening-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V234000).
Why it’s dangerous
The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the door to swing open and potentially hit someone or cause a fall.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Forest River Georgetown recreational vehicles are affected. People who frequently move their vehicles or have children in the entry area are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Forest River Georgetown recreational vehicles. The recall began on May 9, 2018, and applies to specific models with the entry door latch issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repairs
Dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and wall frame, add two screws to secure the door frame, and verify proper latch function at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my entry door opening unexpectedly?
The recall states the entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving. This is not a common issue but affects specific models.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018-2019 Forest River Georgetown recreational vehicle. The recall began on May 9, 2018, and applies to specific models with the entry door latch issue.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that if the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury. However, the specific mechanism does not indicate a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V234000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V234000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V234000 (December 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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