Entry door may open while moving
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river fr3 and georgetown recreational vehicles. the entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Safety Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on may 9, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 68-0700.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 18V234000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V234000?
NHTSA recall 18V234000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 12, 2018. It addresses: Entry door may open while moving. The recall affects approximately 597 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V234000 or the manufacturer campaign number 68-0700. 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.