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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
3 reports
114,000 miles · Dec 12, 2014
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SIDEWALLS BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAUSED A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LARGER BOLTS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SIDEWALLS BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAUSED A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LARGER BOLTS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. ..UPDATED 01/21/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. UPDATED 01/16/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10663951
18,750 miles · Jul 16, 2012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AFTER ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED BULGES IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH CONTROL THE LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE OUTS IN LATE 2011. HOSES WERE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF JACKS OR SLIDES DEPLOYING DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE IN MOTION, FO…
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AFTER ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED BULGES IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH CONTROL THE LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE OUTS IN LATE 2011. HOSES WERE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF JACKS OR SLIDES DEPLOYING DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE IN MOTION, FOREST RIVER REPLACED THE HOSES AT NO CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT HOSES WERE OF A DIFFERENT BRAND THAT THE ORIGINALS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THIS BY OTHER FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN OWNERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10465797
1,600 miles · Sep 10, 2010
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, POSSIBLY THE STEERING OR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK A 1600 MILE TRIP AND WHEN HE RETURNED THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS NO TREAD LE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, POSSIBLY THE STEERING OR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK A 1600 MILE TRIP AND WHEN HE RETURNED THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS NO TREAD LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION AWAITING WORD FROM FOREST RIVER ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
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.
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 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence & remedy
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 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 1,003 MY 2007-2009 GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOMES. THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM HAS LOOSENED AND IS ABLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM DETACHES, IT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RESECURE THE TRIM WITH ADDITIONAL FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7600.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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