Recall

[frankie D]

I received a letter from FR stating that they are recalling the front shade on the windshield
Apparently some have just come down while you are driving
So called my dealer and he knew nothing about it but will be looking into it
Has anyone else heard of this recall

[JoePK]

Hello, yeah - we're talking about it in this thread. Links in thread shows how to fix yourself also. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...wn-176084.html

[wnewman53]

Received my recall letter last week, my problem is the shade doesn't go down so will get it repaired under recall. Have an appointment at dealer next week to repair.

[Dwprick]

I got a letter too. Big problem if it rolls down while driving.

[b1barnes]

What years are the units being recalled on? I have not received anything and own a 2015

[Dwprick]

Not sure what years but I own a 2017.

[JoePK]

This is what the recall says about what years: safety defect exists
in certain
2017
– 2019
–
Georgetown, 2017 –
2019
- FR3, 2018 –
2019
– Berkshire, and 2018 –
Charleston

[rk06382]

Nhtsa safety recall 18V768

Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (US) and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada). Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2017 – 2019 – Georgetown, 2017 – 2019 - FR3, 2018 – 2019 – Berkshire, and 2018 – Charleston Class A Motorhome recreational vehicles.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The motorized windshield roller shade located at the driver’s designated seating position could potentially unroll itself without warning and lower while the vehicle is in motion.

Nhtsa recall 2018-613 18V768-Documents.pdf

More info with instructions to fix the roller shade in an other forum thread: RV Industry News, Recalls, and Service/Window Roller Shade Recall Info / Fix.

[Old Oregoner]

Originally Posted by rk06382

Nhtsa safety recall 18V768

Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (US) and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada). Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2017 – 2019 – Georgetown, 2017 – 2019 - FR3, 2018 – 2019 – Berkshire, and 2018 – Charleston Class A Motorhome recreational vehicles.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The motorized windshield roller shade located at the driver’s designated seating position could potentially unroll itself without warning and lower while the vehicle is in motion.

Attachment 193830

Attachment 193831

More info with instructions to fix the roller shade in an other forum thread: RV Industry News, Recalls, and Service/Window Roller Shade Recall Info / Fix.

I had a front shade issue with my 2019 30DS while bringing it home from the dealer. Stopped for the night, put the shade down no problem.

Next morning, the shade went up about 1/3 of the way, then fell to the dash. Tried again, and it went about 2/3 of the way before falling all the way to the dash. Then I rolled it up by hand, and . . . it crashed to the dash [emoji20] Tried once more, and it stayed up.

I continued home, 350 miles, just waiting for it to fall as I drove. Thankfully, it stayed up. Notified the dealer, who said they would have FR ship me a new shade, but it never arrived. Tried calling them a couple more times and gave up.

Now, searched by VIN, and FR says 'no recalls'!