2019–2020 Forest River FR3, 2019–2020 Forest River Georgetown Recall: Slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the…
NHTSA campaign 19V481000 · Equipment · filed Jun 21, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
The risk
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
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 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.
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 | FR3 | 2019, 2020 |
| Forest River | Georgetown | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V481000 (manufacturer number 68-0991). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.