Vehicle recall 19V891000 · December 13, 2019
Forest River FR3 and Georgetown
The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
- Consequence
- If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V891000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 13, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 68-1119
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 194
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River FR3 (2020): 2020
- Forest River Georgetown (2020): 2020
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