Owners have filed 15 complaints
about the 2004 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA between 2004 and 2021.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 50
Against the median year of the Forest River Georgetown. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
83% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2004 compares with every other Forest River Georgetown
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2004 Forest River Georgetown
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
853.3%
Median failure at 8,000 miles
Body & Structure
426.7%
Median failure at 32,500 miles
Other & Unspecified
16.7%
Equipment & Accessories
16.7%
Median failure at 32,500 miles
Electrical System
16.7%
Median failure at 2,600 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
650.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
18.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
541.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2004peak 3Oct 2021
Recalls on the 2004 Forest River Georgetown
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2010327465 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539 for information regarding unit replacement. In the meantime, the remote control receiver should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the risk of fire.
Recall 2008230140,265 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
Recall 200636022 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 and 105. Incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster may not allow activation of certain driver warning indicators. As a result, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the warning lamps indicating brake system failure. Correction: Workhorse Custom Chassis dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Recall 20062412 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorhomes equipped with Workhorse Custom Chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
Recall 20062081,501 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorhomes equipped with Workhorse Custom Chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Cataula, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.
NHTSA complaint #11436222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cataula, GA
STRUCTURE:BODY
I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.
NHTSA complaint #11436222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesWarrenton, VA
VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS DETACHED. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS RESET THREE TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE BY AN INDEPENDENT AUTO GLASS SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
NHTSA complaint #10447278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Barbara, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
THE WINDSHIELD UPPER TOP RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION AT THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #10425346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,500 milesHernando, MS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT CORNER,GASKET HAD MOVED. FACTORY ASKED TO GET IT BACK. SECOND TIME BACK WINDSHIELD MOVED TO THE LEFT PULLED AWAY FROM FRONT CAP TOP RIGHT. CAME BACK TO ME FROM FACTORY WITH GASKET PULLED OUT TOP RIGHT. THIRD TIME BACK TO FIX GASKETS AND LEAKS. FORTH TIME IN 08 TO REPAIR WINDSHIELD GASKET TOP RIGHT PULLED AWAY. THEY INSTALLED A BRACE FROM SIDE TO SIDE TOP OF FRONT CAP AND REPAIRED LEAK ROOF OVER LEFT SIDE . THE BRACE BROKE IN THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILES. FIFTH TIME BACK TO FACTORY REPAIR FRONT CAP,SIDE WALLS INSIDE MOTOR HOME, REPAIR BRACE THAT BROKE , ROOF LEAKS AND REPLACE DASH BOARD THAT ROTTED FROM WATER LEAK . IT IS AT A DEALER NOW FOR ROOF ROTTEN OVER DRIVER SIDE FACTORY WANTS TO COVER UP. WINDSHIELD MOVING AGAIN. MOLD IS GROWING IN FLOOR AROUND DRIVE SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10289469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,500 milesHernando, MS
VISIBILITY
I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT CORNER,GASKET HAD MOVED. FACTORY ASKED TO GET IT BACK. SECOND TIME BACK WINDSHIELD MOVED TO THE LEFT PULLED AWAY FROM FRONT CAP TOP RIGHT. CAME BACK TO ME FROM FACTORY WITH GASKET PULLED OUT TOP RIGHT. THIRD TIME BACK TO FIX GASKETS AND LEAKS. FORTH TIME IN 08 TO REPAIR WINDSHIELD GASKET TOP RIGHT PULLED AWAY. THEY INSTALLED A BRACE FROM SIDE TO SIDE TOP OF FRONT CAP AND REPAIRED LEAK ROOF OVER LEFT SIDE . THE BRACE BROKE IN THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILES. FIFTH TIME BACK TO FACTORY REPAIR FRONT CAP,SIDE WALLS INSIDE MOTOR HOME, REPAIR BRACE THAT BROKE , ROOF LEAKS AND REPLACE DASH BOARD THAT ROTTED FROM WATER LEAK . IT IS AT A DEALER NOW FOR ROOF ROTTEN OVER DRIVER SIDE FACTORY WANTS TO COVER UP. WINDSHIELD MOVING AGAIN. MOLD IS GROWING IN FLOOR AROUND DRIVE SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10289469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,500 milesHernando, MS
STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF.
NHTSA complaint #10251457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,500 milesHernando, MS
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF.
NHTSA complaint #10251457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,500 milesHernando, MS
VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF.
NHTSA complaint #10251457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesRipon, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD MIGRATES OUT OF THE FRAME DURING NORMAL USE. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN TEXAS. A MONTH LATER AN ANGLE BRACKET WAS MOUNTED TO THE INSIDE MIDDLE OF THE DASH TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION OF WINDSHIELD IN CALIFORNIA. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE FRONT "CAP" OF THE ROOF DEVELOPED A "LEAK" WHICH WAS "PAST" THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY AND REPAIRED FOR APPROX. $2000. I DROVE RV FOR 650 MILES TO IDAHO. THE FIRST FALL THE FRONT "CAP" LEAKED YET AGAIN. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR FOR FREE. I PLACED A TARP OVER IT FOR THE WINTER. MY WIFE HAD SURGERY WHICH TOOK ALL MY TIME. THIS SUMMER I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD MIGRATED OUT OF THE FRAME . THIS TIME IT WAS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD PROBABLY DUE TO THE "ANGLE BRACKET" ON THE BOTTOM WHICH STOPPED THE MIGRATION OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THAT LOCATION. I CALLED THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAD A "FIX". THE RV HAS TO BE TRANSPORTED TO INDIANA AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AT NO CHARGE. I EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER WARRANTY REPRESENTATIVE OF RORESTRIVER THAT I AM IN NO POSITION TO DELIVER THE RV TO INDIANA. I HAD A INJURY THAT DISABLED ME FROM "WORKING" THE REST OF MY LIFE. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. I NOW LIVE ON DISABILITY PAYMENTS AND FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SET ASIDE THE REQUIRED EXPENSES TO MAKE SUCH A TRIP.
NHTSA complaint #10203664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesRipon, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WINDSHIELD MIGRATES OUT OF THE FRAME DURING NORMAL USE. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN TEXAS. A MONTH LATER AN ANGLE BRACKET WAS MOUNTED TO THE INSIDE MIDDLE OF THE DASH TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION OF WINDSHIELD IN CALIFORNIA. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE FRONT "CAP" OF THE ROOF DEVELOPED A "LEAK" WHICH WAS "PAST" THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY AND REPAIRED FOR APPROX. $2000. I DROVE RV FOR 650 MILES TO IDAHO. THE FIRST FALL THE FRONT "CAP" LEAKED YET AGAIN. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR FOR FREE. I PLACED A TARP OVER IT FOR THE WINTER. MY WIFE HAD SURGERY WHICH TOOK ALL MY TIME. THIS SUMMER I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD MIGRATED OUT OF THE FRAME . THIS TIME IT WAS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD PROBABLY DUE TO THE "ANGLE BRACKET" ON THE BOTTOM WHICH STOPPED THE MIGRATION OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THAT LOCATION. I CALLED THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAD A "FIX". THE RV HAS TO BE TRANSPORTED TO INDIANA AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AT NO CHARGE. I EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER WARRANTY REPRESENTATIVE OF RORESTRIVER THAT I AM IN NO POSITION TO DELIVER THE RV TO INDIANA. I HAD A INJURY THAT DISABLED ME FROM "WORKING" THE REST OF MY LIFE. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. I NOW LIVE ON DISABILITY PAYMENTS AND FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SET ASIDE THE REQUIRED EXPENSES TO MAKE SUCH A TRIP.
NHTSA complaint #10203664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesShingle Springs, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND IDENTIFIED THE FRAME OF THE WINDSHIELD AS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE CRACKS. UPDATED 8/16/2006 - THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT IN ADDITION TO ABOUT 30 CRACKS AND SHATTERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND AGREED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD DID THE SAME THING AND WAS REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE RV 2000 MILES TO BE INSPECTED BUT THE CONSUMER FELLS THE RV IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10164237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,600 milesWest Covina, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WE BOUGHT A NEW MOTORHOME IN 2/06 AND IT HAS JUST SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC ON US IN 5/06 (IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP FOR A WEEK) & 6/06. WE LOST ABILITY TO STEER AND TO BRAKE, SO IT'S HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. IT'S IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP AGAIN, TODAY IS THE 11TH DAY, & THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, SO IT PROBABLY WON'T BE FIXED RIGHT AGAIN!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10161504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesStockton, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PURCHASED 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE 2004 MODEL) AND TOOK DELIVERY IN APRIL 2005. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS RV AND IT HAS BEEN IN DEALERS SHOP 3 TIMES FOR WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT/REPAIR. WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO REPLACED 1ST TIME IN AUGUST, 2005 IN OWOSSO MICHIGAN. OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN WITH ALL THREE SLIDE-OUTS, ONE OF WHICH WAS NOT EXTENDING ALL THE WAY AND DAYLIGHT COULD BE OBSERVED AT BOTTOM. AFTER DEPARTING DEALERSHIP NOV 18 AND ARRIVING AT DESTINATION LATE IN AFTERNOON THE OPPOSITE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED, CASCADING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WITH SPIDER CRACKS ACROSS AND DOWN. NOW THE FACTORY, FOREST RIVER EXPECTS ME TO BRING THIS RV FROM CALIFORNIA TO INDIANA IN THE WINTER SO THEY CAN "TEAR IT DOWN AND FIND THE PROBLEM". IF THEIR DEALERS ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIR AND HAVE ADMITTED THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW, THE 2200 MILE TRIP IN MY "HOME" IS OUT OF THE QUESTION. I HAVE MY PERSONAL PROPERTY AFTER BECOMING A FULL-TIME RV PERSON. NOW THERE HAVE BEEN 2 STRESS FRACTURES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND 1 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE ALSO HAD THE TOP OF THE SECOND NEW WINDOW BULGING OUT AT THE TOP OF THE FRAME AND THE BAND-AID APPROACH WAS TAKEN WITH THIS REPAIR. THIS COACH HAS ALSO HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS INDICATING POOR WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF FOREST RIVER ALONG WITH POOR QUALITY CONTROL. I HAVE HAD OVER 65 DAYS IN DOWN TIME NOW SINCE MY TAKING POSSESSION - 65 DAYS ACCUMULATED IN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS. I SEE ON THIS SITE THAT THIS IS NOT THE ONLY GEORGETOWN AND ALSO ON ANOTHER SITE THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THESE RV'S FROM 1999 THAT THE FACTORY HAS BEEN AWARE OF AND APPARENTLY HAVE DONE NOTHING. ONE WAS EVEN REPAIRED IN RIPON, CA, LESS THAN A 10 MILE RADIUS FROM THE DEALER WHICH SOLD ME MY RV.
NHTSA complaint #10144731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesRipon, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD MIGRATING OUT OF THE FRAME AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE GLASS BREAKING. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND PLACED A "L" BRACKETT TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION.THE PROBLEM WITH THIS DEFECT WAS NOT DISCLOSED OR PREVENTED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR IS NOT ADEQUATE NOR PROFESSIONAL. THEY LITTERALLY SCREWED AN "L" BRAKETT INOT THE DASH. THE REPAIR IS UNSIGHTLY AND INADEQUATE. THERE ARE "NEWER" MODELS THAT HAVE A "FIX" THAT LOOKS PROFESSIONAL. THEY IGNORE MY REQUESTS TO HAVE THE "SAME" REPAIR DONE TO MY WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10082581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.