| Issue ID | 937494 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10472326 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | GEORGETOWN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 30/06/12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown rv. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the slide-out opened unexpectedly and without warning. In addition, the high drawing was leaking oil. The rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the cause of the failure was the high drawing line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/29/12*lj updated 11/14/12 *cn the consumer stated their bedroom slideout extended while driving down the road at 65mph. The customer also stated that there were no warning indicators or illuminated lights when the failure occurred. The vehicle was tested and it was found that the extended hose was removed from the pump then reconnected after realizing the wrong hose was replaced. This introduced air into the system which is believed to be the cause of the room extending during test. Updated 11/15/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORANGE PARK, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1F66F5DY8C0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 10 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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