FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Georgetown RVs with hydraulic brake issues. Missing valve plugs may cause brake fluid leaks, increasing crash risk. Free repair available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles due to potential brake fluid leaks from missing valve block ball plugs in the hydraulic brake system. This could increase stopping distance and raise crash risk. Owners should contact Forest River or Ford/Lincoln dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224892-forest-river-georgetown-2018-recalls-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224892-forest-river-georgetown-2018-recalls-brake-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V846000
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“Forest River Georgetown 2018 Recalls: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224892-forest-river-georgetown-2018-recalls-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V846000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V846000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hydraulic brake system may have missing valve block ball plugs, which can cause brake fluid leaks or air ingestion during brake distribution. This leads to longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River Georgetown RVs with Ford chassis and ABS brakes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face longer stopping distances if the brake system has missing valve plugs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Georgetown models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF built on Ford chassis with ABS brakes. The recall began January 26, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-206-7600 or 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a brake inspection with Ford or Lincoln dealers.
Get Brake Inspection
Dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs and replace the unit if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The hydraulic brake system may have missing valve block ball plugs, causing brake fluid leaks or air ingestion that increases stopping distance.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2017-2018 Georgetown model with Ford chassis and ABS brakes, including specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began January 26, 2018, but no specific deadline is mentioned for repairs.
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 17V846000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V846000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606. 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 #17V846000 (December 28, 2017)
- 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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