2009 Forest River Georgetown problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2024-12-06 · campaign 24V913000 · 6,963 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-11-25 · campaign 15V798000 · 9,687 vehicles
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, 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
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2014-12-12 · Structure:body · 114,000 mi“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 ma…”
2012-07-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 18,750 mi“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 …”
2010-09-10 · Steering · 1,600 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.