The 2017 Forest River Georgetown has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,772 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 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.
EQUIPMENT21V5230002021-07-09825 affected
Defect
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…
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.
VISIBILITY18V7680002018-10-314,790 affected
Defect
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 68-0822.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17V8460002017-12-2852 affected
Defect
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…
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 at 1-574-206-7600. …
EQUIPMENT16V4190002016-06-099 affected
Defect
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…
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.
STRUCTURE16V1760002016-03-29133 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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, [REDACTED]) where the contact was informed that the…”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Georgetown as of
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