January 30, 2018
Wiring Gauge Insufficient for Amp Draw
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V080
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Remedy
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.
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.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2018 |
4 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V080-4531.PDF 214.501KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V080-8412.PDF 215.447KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V080-8953.pdf 245.998KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V080-1419.PDF 211.417KB
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