2012 Forest River Georgetown problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (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
2021-08-26 · Suspension“the sidewall on the passenger side broke free from the frame. inadequate screws were used to fasten the sidewall to the frame and they were sheared off. this resulted in a gap between the floor and sidewall, with the pavement evident below, while travelling at 60 mph down the highway. the floor appears to be dropping. i believe this to be an eng…”
2018-12-05 · Service Brakes · 44,000 mi“while driving my rv i completely lost all braking power, when i pushed on the brake pedal it went to the floor. thankfully i was on a flat road and knew how to downshift to slow down until i could stop at a safe place. when i checked the brake fluid the container was completely empty, and i never received a low brake fluid indicator light. this is …”
2018-12-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,000 mi“we noticed a fuel odor after driving the rv. upon inspection, with the engine running, we found a fuel leak (drip) in the middle of the vehicle. the unit is in for repairs now and the mechanic stated the fuel return line is corroded from the outside in. once repairs are complete i will have the defective part for evidence. this rv has also had two …”
2016-12-01 · Electrical System · 12,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown while driving approximately 50 mph, smoke appeared from the passenger side of the rv. the smoke dissipated independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not no…”
2016-08-09 · Structure:body · 34,000 mi“body to sidewall screws shearing off from frame. body will drop 1in. to 2in. from frame. can also see the ground by your left foot from driver side or from right foot if on passenger side. gap can be a must as 1in. from inside wall to floorboard. screws need to be replaced with larger bolts and nuts.…”
2015-12-15 · Service Brakes · 20,000 mi“while driving my brakes first appeared soft, then i received a low brake fluid warning. after adding brake fluid, the same thing happened in about 20 miles. took the unit to a mechanic who found there was a small hole in the brake line due to corrosion (from the outside - in) resulting in the loss of brake fluid. the brake line was severely corrode…”
2015-02-18 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 5,000 mi“step out of door onto lippert electric steps and electric steps collapsed under me. main gear asssembly bolt broken in half. *tr…”
2013-10-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,000 mi“2012 georgetown 378 f motorhome manufactured by forrest river. rv generator exhaust leaking into cabin of rv and making occupants sick. carbon monoxide alarms ringing whenever generator was turned on. slideouts on rv do not close properly and are allowing vehicle exhaust into the cabin of the rv making occupants sick. *tr…”
2012-08-24 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 1,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown rv. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the slide-out opened unexpectedly and without warning. in addition, the high drawing was leaking oil. the rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the cause of the failure was the high drawing line. the vehicle was repaired.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.