2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
4 recalls, 15 complaints
10V454000 Oct 1, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
09V110000 Apr 3, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED W... Read more
Consequence
THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
08V346000 Jul 7, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN I... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL AS... Read more
04V276000 Jun 1, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 |
| VISIBILITY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 10, 2021
Incident date: Oct 10, 2021
I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 10, 2021
Incident date: Oct 10, 2021
I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.
VISIBILITY
Feb 9, 2012
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS DETACHED. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS RESET THREE TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE BY AN INDEPENDENT AUTO GLASS SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: May 2, 2011
THE WINDSHIELD UPPER TOP RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION AT THE MANUFACTURER. *KB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 11, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT CORNER,GASK... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 11, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT CORNER,GASK... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
VISIBILITY
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Sep 21, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2004
WINDSHIELD MIGRATES OUT OF THE FRAME DURING NORMAL USE. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN TEXAS. A MONTH LATER AN ANGLE BRACKET WAS MOUNTED TO THE INSIDE MIDDLE OF THE DASH TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION OF WINDSHIELD IN CALIFORNIA. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE FRONT "CAP" OF THE ROOF DEVELOPED A "LEAK" WHICH WAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 21, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2004
WINDSHIELD MIGRATES OUT OF THE FRAME DURING NORMAL USE. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN TEXAS. A MONTH LATER AN ANGLE BRACKET WAS MOUNTED TO THE INSIDE MIDDLE OF THE DASH TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION OF WINDSHIELD IN CALIFORNIA. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE FRONT "CAP" OF THE ROOF DEVELOPED A "LEAK" WHICH WAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 2, 2006
Incident date: Aug 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND IDENTIFIED THE FRAME OF THE WINDSHIELD AS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE CRACKS. UPDATED 8/16/2006 - THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
WE BOUGHT A NEW MOTORHOME IN 2/06 AND IT HAS JUST SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC ON US IN 5/06 (IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP FOR A WEEK) & 6/06. WE LOST ABILITY TO STEER AND TO BRAKE, SO IT'S HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. IT'S IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP AGAIN, TODAY IS THE 11TH DAY, & THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, S... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Dec 8, 2005
Incident date: Jul 25, 2005
PURCHASED 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE 2004 MODEL) AND TOOK DELIVERY IN APRIL 2005. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS RV AND IT HAS BEEN IN DEALERS SHOP 3 TIMES FOR WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO REPLACED 1ST TIME IN AUGUST, 2005 IN OWOSSO MICHIGAN. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 24, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
WINDSHIELD MIGRATING OUT OF THE FRAME AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE GLASS BREAKING. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND PLACED A "L" BRACKETT TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION.THE PROBLEM WITH THIS DEFECT WAS NOT DISCLOSED OR PREVENTED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR IS NOT ADEQUATE NOR PROF... Read more
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN across all model years (1997, 2025).
101
Total Recalls
190
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 19 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 6 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 12 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 4 | 15 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 18 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |