FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2019) recall — Visibility
Forest River recalls 2017-2019 Georgetown and other motorhomes for windshield shade that may unroll while driving, blocking visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2019 Georgetown and other motorhomes because the windshield shade can unroll while driving, blocking the driver's view and raising crash risk. Affected owners should contact Forest River customer service for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223779-forest-river-georgetown-2019-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risking-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223779-forest-river-georgetown-2019-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risking-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V768000
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“Forest River Georgetown 2019 Motorhomes: Windshield Shade Unrolls Risking Crash Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223779-forest-river-georgetown-2019-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risking-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V768000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V768000).
Why it’s dangerous
The motorized windshield shade at the driver's seat may unroll without warning while driving. This blocks the driver's visibility, which could lead to a crash if the driver cannot see the road clearly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes, and 2018 Charleston motorhomes are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential visibility issues while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2019 Georgetown motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes, and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The recall began November 28, 2018, and applies to these specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River at 1-574-206-7605 to schedule a free fix for the windshield shade.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes, and 2018 Charleston motorhomes.
How can I fix the windshield shade issue?
Forest River will install a fastener to ensure the shade won't roll down while driving. This fix is free and will be done at your dealer.
When did this recall start?
The recall began November 28, 2018.
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 18V768000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V768000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822. 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 #18V768000 (October 31, 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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