2010 Forest River Georgetown problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2012-05-08 · campaign 12V200000 · 1,468 vehicles
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 SHIFTERS CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2020-09-03 · Structure:body · 46,211 mi · 🔥 fire“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.…”
2016-09-14 · Structure:body · 24,833 mi“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 failure. it was unknown if the vehicle was included in…”
2016-05-31 · Equipment“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 spoke with a [xxx] , i expressed my concern to him re…”
2016-05-18 · Structure:body · 15,400 mi“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 (equipment); however, the part to do the repair was u…”
2014-02-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 9,500 mi“hydraulic hose broke at affecting leveling of vehicle. needed to replace hose before being able to move vehicle. hose broke at compression connector. a different hose broke 5 weeks later. in 2013 while at the forest river service center in elkhart in., the service person told me they had never heard of this problem. nothing was done to prepar…”
2012-06-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 7,500 mi“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, these blisters will eventually rupture causing a comp…”
2012-06-19 · Steering · 4,000 mi“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 returned it to the contact without being repaired. the w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.