2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
6 recalls, 12 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
18V768000 Oct 31, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Consequence
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-08... Read more
17V846000 Dec 28, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) o... Read more
Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service a... Read more
16V419000 Jun 9, 2016
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Georgetown motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, through May 9, 2016. These vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passeng... Read more
Consequence
With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.
16V176000 Mar 29, 2016
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles, model GTA369XLF, manufactured from December 8, 2014, through March 22, 2016. A vented window was installed in the rear wall of the vehicle instead of a secondary egress window.
Consequence
Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 2020
Incident date: May 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF ENTERING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HITCH RV - DELAWARE (2152 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PART MISSING FROM THE ROO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2020
Incident date: Nov 13, 2017
A BAD LEAK COMING FROM THE ROOF EDGE OF THE MOTORHOME TO THE INSIDE. IT WAS REPAIRED LAST NOVEMBER OF 2017 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS MONTH OF MAY. IT'S DAMAGING THE INSIDE WALL WITH WALLPAPER ON IT AND THE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES WHICH ARE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS DAMAGE COSTING ME $500.00. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING OUR MOTORHOME WHEN SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING. THANKFULLY I GOT IT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AT THIS TIME AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. IT STARTED WITHOUT ISSUES AND WAS ABL... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING OUR MOTORHOME WHEN SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING. THANKFULLY I GOT IT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AT THIS TIME AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. IT STARTED WITHOUT ISSUES AND WAS ABL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING OUR MOTORHOME WHEN SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING. THANKFULLY I GOT IT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AT THIS TIME AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. IT STARTED WITHOUT ISSUES AND WAS ABL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN GT3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WALL FRAME SEPARATED DUE TO A WELDING FAILURE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF THE VILLAGES (14200 US HIGHWAY 441 SUMERFIELD, FL, 34491, 888-3678134) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE R... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 2, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
VEHICLE PICKUP IN NOV,2017 STARTED LEAKING WATER RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS IN MARCH 2018 PICKUP IN MAY 2018 STILL LEAKING WATER NOW INSIDE WINDSHIELD RIGHT CENTER -FORD BALANCED TIRES IN JAN 2018 STILL HAS VIBRATION ABOVE 65 MPH.OTHER WARRANTY WORK WORK WAS DONE REFR... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 2, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2017
VEHICLE PICKUP IN NOV,2017 STARTED LEAKING WATER RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS IN MARCH 2018 PICKUP IN MAY 2018 STILL LEAKING WATER NOW INSIDE WINDSHIELD RIGHT CENTER -FORD BALANCED TIRES IN JAN 2018 STILL HAS VIBRATION ABOVE 65 MPH.OTHER WARRANTY WORK WORK WAS DONE REFR... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GENERATOR FOR THE RV DID NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GENERATOR DID NOT CEASE TO FUNCTION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GENERATOR FOR THE RV DID NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GENERATOR DID NOT CEASE TO FUNCTION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 29, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2017
RV HAS ONLY ONE SLIDE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL FALL OUT AT ANYTIME AFTER CAMPINGWORLD REPLACED MOTOR AND INSTALLED LONGER CARPET DUE TO FLOOR COMING UP NOW WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING WATER AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE EVEN AFTER RESEALING. MORE MINOR INTERIOR ISSUES Q& C ISSUES. ALL THIS AFTER 3 WEEKS OL... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 29, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2017
RV HAS ONLY ONE SLIDE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL FALL OUT AT ANYTIME AFTER CAMPINGWORLD REPLACED MOTOR AND INSTALLED LONGER CARPET DUE TO FLOOR COMING UP NOW WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING WATER AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE EVEN AFTER RESEALING. MORE MINOR INTERIOR ISSUES Q& C ISSUES. ALL THIS AFTER 3 WEEKS OL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
680488
Sep 29, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
There is a potential sealant issue that needs to be addressed on your vehicle. The potential for this issue will allow water infiltration into the vehicle roof.
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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| 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 (current) | 6 | 12 | |
| 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 | 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 |