Recall 10V595000: 2011 Forest River Georgetown
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 2, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 58
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 georgetown class a motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The fabrics used in window treatments, window valances, drapery, and bed spreads are not treated with flame retardant.
The risk
Failure to have the fabric treated with flame retardant in the event of a fire could cause the fabric to burn faster increasing the risk of injuries to occupants.
The fix
Forest river will be sending replacement parts to the dealers with fabric already treated with flame retardant. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7605.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Forest River Georgetown
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V595000
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 3, 2011
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology