FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2018 Georgetown RVs with 18-gauge wiring that may overheat and cause fire. Owners must have wiring checked by dealers by Feb 20, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles because their electrical wiring could overheat and cause a fire. This affects owners who have the specific model numbers GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224891-forest-river-2018-georgetown-rvs-fire-risk-from-wiring.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224891-forest-river-2018-georgetown-rvs-fire-risk-from-wiring · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V080000
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“Forest River 2018 Georgetown RVs: Fire Risk from Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224891-forest-river-2018-georgetown-rvs-fire-risk-from-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #18V080000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V080000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 18-gauge wires in these vehicles cannot handle the electrical load, which may cause them to melt. This melting could lead to electrical fires if the wiring overheats.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles with model numbers GTA36D7 and GTA34P7 are affected. RV owners using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Georgetown RV for model numbers GTA36D7 or GTA34P7. The recall started on February 20, 2018, and applies to vehicles sold with the specific wiring configuration.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-206-7600 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free wiring repair.
Get Wiring Repair
Dealers will install a circuit breaker to improve the wiring safety for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2018 Georgetown RV being recalled?
The 18-gauge wires in these vehicles may overheat and cause a fire due to insufficient electrical capacity.
How do I know if my RV is affected?
Check if your 2018 Georgetown RV has model numbers GTA36D7 or GTA34P7.
Is there a deadline for fixing my RV?
The recall began on February 20, 2018, but the repair is free and can be done at any time through dealers.
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 18V080000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V080000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623. 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 #18V080000 (January 30, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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