Recall 16V176 affects 133 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown RVs with a missing secondary egress window. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 133 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles because a rear-wall vented window was installed where a secondary emergency-exit window was required. Without that escape window, occupants can be trapped during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death; Forest River dealers will replace the window free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear wall window on the 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown is supposed to provide a secondary way out of the motorhome. In the correct setup, the window has red handle latches and hinges at the top, so an occupant can open it as an emergency exit if the main door is blocked.
On the recalled Georgetown GTA369XLF, Forest River installed a vented window in that rear wall location instead of the required secondary egress window. The error came from the wrong window being ordered and installed. A vented window is meant for airflow, not escape, so it does not provide the same emergency exit function as the remedy window.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is built into the vehicle, so an owner notices it only by identifying the rear wall window and checking whether it has the red egress handles and top hinges.
Who's affected?
Covers Georgetown motorhomes across 3 model years, all tied to the same emergency escape and exit structure.
| 2016 Forest River Georgetown | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Georgetown | body or structural component |
| 2017 Forest River Georgetown | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 133 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without a secondary egress window, occupants can be trapped during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death. There is no warning sign because the risk comes from the missing exit path, not a part failure. Schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free egress-window installation that replaces the vented rear-wall window.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V176 when you call.
- Keep the rear exit area clear until the dealer installs the secondary egress window.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes the vented window from the rear wall and installs the required secondary egress window. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 16V176. Forest River's general reimbursement plan is on file. If you already paid out of pocket for this window replacement before the recall notice, ask Forest River customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 27, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| May 27, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 27, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V176?
Recall 16V176 covers 133 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown recreational vehicles with a vented rear-wall window installed where a secondary egress window should be. Forest River dealers will remove the vented window and install the correct egress window for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 16V176. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the rear-wall window replacement. Reference recall number 16V176 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River's recall remedy states that dealers will remove the vented rear-wall window and install a secondary egress window free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is being trapped during an emergency. Without the secondary egress window, occupants have one fewer escape path from the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or death. The repair replaces the vented window with the required egress window.
What if I bought my Forest River Georgetown used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Georgetown is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 with recall number 16V176.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V176000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V176 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V176000 |
Source documents
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- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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