2017 Forest River Georgetown
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 7 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 11 Georgetown model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, turn signalDec 6, 2024
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 24V913000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailerJul 9, 2021
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 Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 21V523000 on NHTSA.gov
VisibilityOct 31, 2018
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.
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 68-0822.
Campaign 18V768000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipDec 28, 2017
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) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.
Campaign 17V846000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailerJun 9, 2016
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 passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) was based on.
With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 16V419000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, emergency, escape/egress/exitMar 29, 2016
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.
Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
Campaign 16V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
5 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Jul 17, 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 ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 850.
Structure, May 30, 2020
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
Structure, Sep 16, 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 RV COULD COLLAPSE IF THE WALL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,100.
Structure, Wheels, Jun 2, 2018
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 REFRG.OUTSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS REPLACE,CRACK INSIDE CEILING BATHROOM VENT AREA REPAIRED, BULGE INSIDE WALL LIVING ROOM WAS FIXED, PROBLEM WITH SLIDEOUT LIVING ROOM BINDING GOING OUT & IN ,STILL HAS FRONT SHADE DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DEALER NEEDE MORE TIME FOR WARRANTY FROM MANUFACTURER, RECLINING SEAT FOOT REST TORN LEATHER MATERIAL UNDERNEATH FOOT REST STILL NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jun 29, 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 OLD AND I'VE ONLY PUT 300 MILES ON IT.