Forest River motorhome drivers, heads up! Nearly 7,000 Georgetown Class A units are being called back for a bad turn signal reflector. In this case, a driver behind you might not see you have your turn signals on—and a rear-ender could be the result. This Forest River turn signal problem still doesn’t have a solution, either.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Inadequately reflective turn signals can make it difficult for other drivers to see when the vehicle intends to turn, increasing the risk of a crash. Potentially 6,963 motorhomes are affected by this recall.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 68-1875.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Forest River turn signal problem background
On November 4, Forest River received word that these units didn’t meet federal standards. Corporate compliance asked the manufacturing plant to figure out whether these were used or not on Forest River rigs. It took a month for word to get back, December 2. Two days later, on December 4, the company voted to recall.
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From what I see on the road these days, turn signals must be an option on most vehicles.
And the more expensive the vehicle the more signaling is an option. Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Lexus, etc. Or these people just think they don’t have to follow the rules.
Of course it’s also hard to use turn signals when holding a cell phone.
Do these have the RVIA sticker? How did they pass the inspection?
Just proves the RVIA does not really enforce the federal regulations and is not concerned about the consumer.
Forest River AGAIN….nothing new there
Would be nice to know the DOT number on these turn signals.
Hi, Dennis. In the article click on the Forest River link in the second paragraph. Then click on the + in the box where it says “Inadequately Reflective Turn Signal/FMVSS 108.” Then click on the link to the 2 Associated Documents, then click the link for the Recall 573 Report. Near the top of Page 2 it lists the Component Part Number. That might be what you’re looking for.🤞 In any event, that report has more information about the recall. Or you can call the number that’s in the article for Forest River: “Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 68-1875.” Have a good night. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Before turn signals we used hand signals. In 1949 when I got my 1946 Nash Ambassador it didn’t have turn signals, radio, or seat belts. I bought a Nash radio at a wrecking yard and the other two items at Western Auto Supply in Burbank, California. To this day I am a stickler with turn signal use, even when those in front and behind are courtesy and law remiss.
Thank you, Russ and Tina! Forest River? A recall notice? No way!?! 😉 I guess it must be a line item in their corporate cost detail. 😉 Happy new year and safe teavels! 🙂