Slide room may extend while vehicle is in motion
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 georgetown gt335, fr3 fr30, pursuit 31bd, and 29sb, and 2016 cardinal caf3825fl and tracer trt270air and trt3200bht fifth wheel and travel trailers. in the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety Consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism cable attaching screws, free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0331201501.
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FAQ: Recall 15V203000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V203000?
NHTSA recall 15V203000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 6, 2015. It addresses: Slide room may extend while vehicle is in motion. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0331201501. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.