The 2010 Forest River Georgetown has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,118 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 6, 2026.
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…
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.
EQUIPMENT15V7980002015-11-259,687 affected
Defect
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,…
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. …
POWER TRAIN12V2000002012-05-081,468 affected
Defect
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 GEORGETOWN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE GEAR SHIFTERÂ’S CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING…
Consequence
AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INCREASES THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE IS LEFT IN GEAR, SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL LEADING TO A CRASH OR INJURY TO A BYSTANDER.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. FOREST RIVER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-295-8749.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The vehicle has caught fire underneath the dashboard and after further inspection concluded that it was produced by a electrical harness being pinched on the left side front between the wall and the frame of the dashboard. Vehicle was in motion.”
“The vehicle has caught fire underneath the dashboard and after further inspection concluded that it was produced by a electrical harness being pinched on the left side front between the wall and the frame of the dashboard. Vehicle was in motion.”
“The vehicle has caught fire underneath the dashboard and after further inspection concluded that it was produced by a electrical harness being pinched on the left side front between the wall and the frame of the dashboard. Vehicle was in motion.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river georgetown. The contact stated that the bolt fractured on the retractable triple step. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bracket needed to be replaced for the electric step entry. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…”
“Help please incident, twice camping, stationary and once on the street, also stationary. I have researched for any recalls and found recall # 15v798000, problem concerning the double and triple steps, a bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps....I phoned lippert and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river georgetown. While attempting to use the electric steps, the steps would make an abnormal noise and work intermittently. The rv was taken to the dealer where the recall was acknowledged. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v798000…”
“Discovered a major defect with all of the return orange hydraulic hoses used within the room slide and stabilizing jack system with the motor home. The defect is severe blistering (or bubbling) which occurs over the entire length of the hydraulic line. As the system operates at high pressure,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river georgetown motor home. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel and steering gear box failed, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept the vehicle for almost two weeks and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Forest River Georgetown as of
July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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