2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
4 recalls, 8 complaints
24V913000 Dec 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
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, Reflect... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signal, and bulb, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1875.
15V798000 Nov 25, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfind... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at ... Read more
12V200000 May 8, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 GEORGETOWN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE GEAR SHIFTERS CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED... Read more
Consequence
AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INCREASES THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE IS LEFT IN GEAR, SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL LEADING TO A CRASH OR INJURY TO A BYSTANDER.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. FOREST RIVER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-295-8749.
10V595000 Dec 2, 2010
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 TREATE... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 3, 2020
Incident date: Jan 28, 2020
FRONT POWER SHADE LOWERED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT SPEED. HAD TO STOP IN THE TRAVEL LANE DUE TO COMPLETE BLINDNESS CAUSED BY THE COMPLETE LOWERING OF THE SHADE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 11, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2013
IN 2013 WE WERE TRAVELING TO TEXAS ON INTERSTATE 10 IN LOUISIANA WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND HARSE VIBRATION IN THE RV WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE AND LOOKED UNDER THE RV TO SEE A PIECE OF STEEL WEDGED UNDER THE RV AND SHEARING ITSELF INTO THE ASPHALT. WE WERE ABLE TO REMOVE IT W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 13, 2017
Incident date: Mar 6, 2017
WAS IN FOR STEP RECALL, THAT THEY DID NOT FIX. ON THE WAY BACK TO CAMP. BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAVE NO BREAKS NOW . NOW I CANNOT MOVE THE MOTOR HOME.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Feb 19, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2014
POOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF LIPPERT CO. 3 STEP AUTOMATIC COACH STEP BRAND OF MOTOR HOME ELECTRIC STEPS. THESE STEPS ARE PRONE TO BREAKING BOLTS THAT RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT OF THE STEPS WHILE HEADING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, OR WORSE AS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND I SUMMER OF 2014 THE BOLTS BREAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Jul 9, 2013
AS I WAS LEAVING A CAMPGROUND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE EXIT FROM CAMPGROUND WAS DOWNHILL AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. DROVE NEXT DOOR TO RV SERVICE AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE BRAKE LINES HAD BROKE.THEY WERE RUSTED FROM THE OUTSIDE. FORD... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 25, 2012
Incident date: Jul 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 33TS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RETURN HOSES WERE FAULTY AND HE FEARED THEY COULD CAUSE A FIRE AS THEY WERE BULGING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE ALSO NOTICED BUBBLES IN THE HOSES AND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ST... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 12, 2011
Incident date: Apr 8, 2011
VEHICLE IS A NEW GEORGETOWN 300S MOTOR HOME WITH A ROOM SLIDE OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. OVER THE SLIDE OUT IS AN AWNING SOMETIMES CALLED A TOPPER THAT IS ROLLED VERY COMPACTLY WITH A TORSION SPRING WHEN TRAVELING. UNDER CERTAIN WIND CONDITIONS (30 MPH WIND FROM LEFT AT 60 MILES PER HOUR FORWARD CO... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Apr 12, 2011
Incident date: Apr 8, 2011
VEHICLE IS A NEW GEORGETOWN 300S MOTOR HOME WITH A ROOM SLIDE OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. OVER THE SLIDE OUT IS AN AWNING SOMETIMES CALLED A TOPPER THAT IS ROLLED VERY COMPACTLY WITH A TORSION SPRING WHEN TRAVELING. UNDER CERTAIN WIND CONDITIONS (30 MPH WIND FROM LEFT AT 60 MILES PER HOUR FORWARD CO... 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 | |
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| 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 (current) | 4 | 8 | |
| 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 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 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 |