Vehicle may exceed gvwr due to extra seat belts
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 georgetown motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, through may 9, 2016. these vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) was based on.
Safety Consequence
With the extra passengers, the gvwr may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on july 5, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.
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FAQ: Recall 16V419000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V419000?
NHTSA recall 16V419000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 9, 2016. It addresses: Vehicle may exceed gvwr due to extra seat belts. The recall affects approximately 9 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 16V419000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15-05312016-0204. 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.