Recall 18V080 affects 5 2018 Forest River Georgetown RVs with undersized circuit wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 5 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles because 18 gauge wires were connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker. The wires cannot handle that amp draw, which can melt the wiring and increase the risk of a fire; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electrical wiring for the light switches in the 2018 Forest River Georgetown is protected by a circuit breaker. A circuit breaker is supposed to shut off power when a circuit draws too much current, so the wire is not carrying more electrical load than it was built to handle. The breaker and the wire size have to match.
On the affected Georgetown motorhomes, 18 gauge wires were connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker. That breaker rating is too high for those wires, so the breaker can allow more current through the light-switch wiring than the wire size is meant to carry before it trips. Forest River traced the problem to manufacturing instructions that listed the wrong breaker rating for the wire size.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to see a light, hear a noise, or notice a change in switch operation before the wiring is overloaded.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Georgetown | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Georgetown motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The 18 gauge wiring can overheat when amp draw exceeds what the wires can safely carry. That heat can melt the wires and increase fire risk, with no warning sign before failure. Schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Georgetown is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring and added circuit-breaker repair that protects the 18 gauge wires from excess amp draw.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V080 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary electrical load until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician connects the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that the dealer installs for this recall. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid for the same repair before the recall notice. Bring repair invoices or payment records to the service desk, or contact Forest River customer service, so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 30, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 28, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 28, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 28, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V080?
Recall 18V080 covers 5 2018 Forest River Georgetown recreational vehicles, including GTA36D7 and GTA34P7 models, with 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker. The wires can overheat or melt, increasing fire risk. Forest River dealers install an additional circuit breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Georgetown is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 18V080. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring repair. Reference recall number 18V080 and Forest River recall number 68-0623 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install an additional circuit breaker and connect the 18 gauge wiring to it free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The recall says 18 gauge wires are connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker, and those wires cannot handle the potential amp draw. Under that load, the wires can melt and increase the risk of a fire.
When did the Forest River Georgetown recall repair start?
The recall repair began on February 20, 2018. Because the remedy is available, owners with an included VIN can contact a franchised Forest River dealer for the free circuit breaker and wiring repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V080000 |
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| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V080 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V080000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →