Recall 16V419 affects 9 2017 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes with extra dinette seat belts that allow overloading. Repair is free at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 9 2017 Georgetown motorhomes because the rear-facing dinette seat was fitted with 2 extra seat belt assemblies, letting the coach carry 8 passengers when its gross vehicle weight rating was based on 6. With the extra passengers, the motorhome can be overloaded and raise crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear-facing dinette in the 2017 Forest River Georgetown is a dining seat inside the motorhome, not a designated travel seat for belted passengers. A travel seat needs approved belt locations and must fit within the motorhome's gross vehicle weight rating, which is the maximum loaded weight the vehicle is built to carry.
On affected Georgetown motorhomes, the plant installed two seat belt assemblies at that rear-facing dinette even though that position was not supposed to have belts. Those belts make the dinette look like a legal seating position while the weight rating was based on six passengers, not eight. The repair removes that confusion by leaving the rear-facing dinette without seat belts and adding a wall label that says it is not a designated seating area.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is visible equipment: if the rear-facing dinette has seat belts, treat that seat as part of the recall question and have a Forest River dealer confirm the VIN.
Who's affected?
The listed Georgetown motorhomes were built from May 17, 2016, through May 19, 2016.
| 2017 Forest River Georgetown | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 9 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Forest River Georgetown motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Extra seat belt assemblies can let more passengers ride in the 2017 Georgetown than the vehicle's weight rating allows. That overload can exceed the GVWR and increase crash risk, especially when the motorhome is fully loaded. Before the repair, avoid carrying passengers beyond the labeled seating and weight limits. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Georgetown is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free removal of the extra rear-facing dinette seat belt assemblies, so the motorhome is not used above its GVWR-based passenger capacity.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V419 when you call.
- Limit passengers to the GVWR-based capacity until the repair is complete, and avoid using the extra dinette seat belts.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes the extra seat belt assemblies from the rear-facing dinette seat. The recall repair is free, and the dealer submits the repair claim through Forest River after the work is complete. This repair brings the seating setup back in line with the vehicle rating used for the 2017 Georgetown. Ask the service desk to confirm that recall 16V419 is closed on your VIN before you leave.
Timeline
| June 9, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 5, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 2, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| August 2, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 2, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V419?
Recall 16V419 covers 9 2017 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes with extra rear-facing dinette seat belt assemblies. The added belts allow more passengers than the gross vehicle weight rating was based on, overloading the motorhome and increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers will remove the extra belts for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Georgetown is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V419. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule removal of the extra rear-facing dinette seat belt assemblies. Reference recall number 16V419 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Forest River dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies from the rear-facing dinette seat free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading. The extra seat belt assemblies allow the motorhome to carry more passengers than its gross vehicle weight rating was based on, which increases crash risk. The fix is to have a Forest River dealer remove the extra belts for free.
What if I bought my Forest River Georgetown used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2017 Georgetown is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall number 16V419.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V419000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V419 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V419000 |
Source documents
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