Forest River recalls 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes with slim-rack slideouts that may move unexpectedly, risking injury. Owners get free controller and switch updates.
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Forest River is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes because their slideout mechanisms can move unexpectedly, potentially causing injury. Owners should contact Forest River for a free replacement controller and switch.
The slideout mechanism may activate unintentionally, causing the slide room to extend or retract unexpectedly. This can lead to injury if the slide moves suddenly while the motorhome is in motion or during use.
Owners of 2019-2020 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes are affected. Those who frequently use slideouts without proper anchoring are at higher risk.
Check for 2019-2020 Forest River Georgetown or FR3 motorhomes with slim-rack slideout mechanisms. The recall began July 31, 2019, and applies to specific model years.
Call 1-574-206-7600 to schedule a free replacement controller and switch for your slideout mechanism.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.
The slideout mechanism may activate unintentionally, causing the slide room to extend or retract unexpectedly, which can lead to injury.
Check if you own a 2019-2020 Forest River Georgetown or FR3 motorhome with a slim-rack slideout mechanism.
Contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600 to get a free replacement controller and switch for your slideout mechanism.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V481000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V481000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991. 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.
