The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 georgetown class a motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials". The fabrics used in window treatments, window valances, drapery, and bed spreads are not treated with flame retardant.
The risk
Failure to have the fabric treated with flame retardant in the event of a fire could cause the fabric to burn faster increasing the risk of injuries to occupants.
The fix
Forest river will be sending replacement parts to the dealers with fabric already treated with flame retardant. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7605.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Forest River dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V595000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.