2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
5 recalls, 7 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.
21V523000 Jul 9, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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
14V449000 Jul 23, 2014
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Conv... Read more
Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change, the technician advised that the oil level was very low. The contact stated that the low oil warning was intermittently illuminated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 26, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWERVED, SHOOK AND BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND WHEN BEING PASSED BY LARGER VEHICLES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DE... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 8, 2019
Incident date: Aug 8, 2019
2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN XL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCORRECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. *JS
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENTRANCE DOOR MALFUNCTION AND HOT WATER HEATER DEFECT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENTRANCE DOOR WOULD POP OPEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE DOOR OPENED, THE STEPS AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOYED CAUSING A HAZARD TO ANYONE STANDI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENTRANCE DOOR MALFUNCTION AND HOT WATER HEATER DEFECT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENTRANCE DOOR WOULD POP OPEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE DOOR OPENED, THE STEPS AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOYED CAUSING A HAZARD TO ANYONE STANDI... 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 (current) | 5 | 7 | |
| 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 | 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 |