2019 Forest River Georgetown Recall: Front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall…
NHTSA campaign 19V192000 · Equipment · filed Mar 8, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Georgetown | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V192000 (manufacturer number 68-0978). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.