2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
7 recalls, 6 complaints
24V103000 Feb 12, 2024
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the LPG tank becoming dislodged and damaged.
Consequence
A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1736.
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.
20V030000 Jan 20, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator.
Consequence
If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the LP line away from the burn chamber, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1125.
19V481000 Jun 21, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
Consequence
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.
19V192000 Mar 8, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.
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
18V234000 Apr 12, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the st... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Mar 21, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would pull to the right direction and drift to the left direction. Also, while driving at highway speeds the vehicle would shake and rattle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who recommende... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 20, 2023
Incident date: Nov 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 9, 2020
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SLID FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE EXITING THE RV, THE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED FAILED TO RISE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT MOLDING WAS PEELING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO MC GEORGE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 9, 2020
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SLID FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE EXITING THE RV, THE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED FAILED TO RISE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT MOLDING WAS PEELING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO MC GEORGE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 6, 2019
Incident date: Aug 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE DROVE UNCONTROLLABLY AND DID NOT STEER STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPERSTORES (562-921-0955, LOCATED AT 13940 FIRESTONE BLVD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 6, 2019
Incident date: Aug 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE DROVE UNCONTROLLABLY AND DID NOT STEER STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPERSTORES (562-921-0955, LOCATED AT 13940 FIRESTONE BLVD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... 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 (current) | 7 | 6 | |
| 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 | 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 |