FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2019 Georgetown motorhomes due to front bunk latch board potentially falling while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes because the front bunk latch board might fall while driving, which could lead to injury or a crash. Affected owners should get the latch board secured by contacting Forest River customer service. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223780-forest-river-2019-georgetown-motorhomes-bunk-latch-board-fall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223780-forest-river-2019-georgetown-motorhomes-bunk-latch-board-fall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V192000
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“Forest River 2019 Georgetown Motorhomes: Bunk Latch Board Fall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223780-forest-river-2019-georgetown-motorhomes-bunk-latch-board-fall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V192000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V192000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front overhead bunk latch board may become loose during driving and fall, potentially causing injury or a crash. This happens because the latch board isn't securely fastened in normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes are affected. Those who drive these vehicles with the front bunk latch board unsecured are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The recall began March 18, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold during that time.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-206-7600 to arrange free repair of the bunk latch board.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2019 Georgetown motorhome being recalled?
The front bunk latch board may fall while driving, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Forest River Georgetown motorhome, as the recall began March 18, 2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled motorhome?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 to get the bunk latch board secured for free.
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 19V192000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V192000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978. 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 #19V192000 (August 3, 2019)
- 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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