Recall 18V234 covers 597 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown vehicles for an entry door latch that can open. Free repair at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 597 2018-2019 FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles because the entry door latch can fail to fully engage. The defect allows the door to open while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The entry door latch on the 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown motorhomes is the hardware that pulls the door closed and holds it against the frame while the vehicle is parked or moving. The striker bolt is the fixed post on the frame that the latch grabs, so the door depends on that area staying firm and aligned.
On affected motorhomes, the door frame is not supported enough around the striker bolt. Forest River changed to a different entry door design, but the plant did not adjust installation practices for the new door. That left the latch area unable to hold the door fully engaged under normal road movement, so the entry door can open unexpectedly while the motorhome is in transit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The latch can appear closed, but it is not fully engaged against the striker area.
Who's affected?
Covers FR3 and Georgetown motorhomes across the 2018 and 2019 model years, with door latch and body door components listed for each model.
| 2018 Forest River FR3 | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River FR3 | body structure |
| 2019 Forest River FR3 | Latch |
| 2019 Forest River FR3 | body structure |
| 2019 Forest River Georgetown | Latch |
| 2019 Forest River Georgetown | body structure |
| 2018 Forest River Georgetown | Latch |
| 2018 Forest River Georgetown | body structure |
| Units affected | 597 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
An entry door that opens unexpectedly increases injury risk for occupants or anyone near the doorway. If your VIN is included, keep the door closed and latched, use extra care around the entry, and arrange the recall repair. There is no warning sign before failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 or Georgetown is included in this recall.
- Wait for Forest River's owner notice before scheduling the dealer repair if your VIN shows the remedy is not open yet.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 with questions and reference recall number 18V234 when you call.
- Schedule the free entry-door shim, screw, and striker-bolt repair that helps the latch stay engaged while the RV is moving.
- Bring the recall notice to the Forest River dealer if you have it.
What happens at the repair
Once Forest River opens the final dealer repair, a Forest River technician will install shims between the entry door frame and wall frame, add two screws through the entry door frame to secure it to the sidewall frame, and verify that the latch pawl contacts the striker bolt. If needed, the technician adjusts the striker bolt. The dealer repair will be free once available. Forest River has its standard reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this repair. Bring repair orders, receipts, and payment records to the service desk or contact Forest River customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 12, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V234?
Recall 18V234 covers 597 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles with an entry door latch that does not fully engage. The door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk. Forest River dealers repair the door frame and latch area for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 or Georgetown is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 18V234. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for recall 68-0700. The dealer installs shims, adds screws, checks latch contact, and adjusts the striker bolt if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy states that the dealer work is free to the owner. Parts and labor are covered for the entry door frame, latch contact check, and striker bolt adjustment when required.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an entry door that opens unexpectedly while the recreational vehicle is moving. If the latch does not fully engage, the open door can increase the risk of injury. The repair secures the door frame and verifies that the latch pawl properly contacts the striker bolt.
What if I bought my Forest River RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your FR3 or Georgetown is included, then give the dealer recall 18V234 or Forest River recall number 68-0700 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V234000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V234 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V234000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →