Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2010 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA between 2012 and 2020.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 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 — 37
Against the median year of the Forest River Georgetown. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
27.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
70% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2010 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 2010 Forest River Georgetown
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Body & Structure
327.3%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 24,833 mi
Brakes
218.2%
Median failure at 8,500 miles
Equipment & Accessories
19.1%
Stability & Traction Control
19.1%
Median failure at 9,500 miles
Lights
19.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 46,211 mi
Steering
19.1%
Median failure at 4,000 miles
Electrical System
19.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 46,211 mi
Engine & Cooling
19.1%
Median failure at 9,500 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
550.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
220.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
330.0%
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.
Jun 2012peak 3Sep 2020
Recalls on the 2010 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 2024742915 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front turn signal lamps don't meet the requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Turn signals that are difficult to see could cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Forest River will notify owners in writing. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall 2015581763 units in Canada
Structure
On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.
Recall 2012096217 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, the cable for the transmission range indicator "PRND321" on the instrument cluster may be damaged by a sharp edge on the shift lever arm. If the indicator cable is cut, the indicator will remain in the "1" position (first gear) regardless of what gear is actually selected. With no gear indication, the operator may inadvertently select an incorrect gear, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Ford dealers will replace the transmission selector arm and indicator assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,211 milesSpringdale, ARFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11353056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,833 milesDixon, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,833.
NHTSA complaint #10906725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dixon, CA
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 REGARDING THE CONTINUED FRACTURE BOLT, IF IT MAY POSSIBLY BE CAUSED BY THE RECALL. [XXX] THEN INSTRUCTED ME TO SEARCH FOR A MOTORHOME SERVICE CENTER WHOM WILL WORK ON RECALLS, THEY WILL THEN CONTACT LIPPERT WITH THEIR FINDINGS AND DETERMINE THE OUTCOME. I FOUND CORDELIA RV IN FAIRFIELD. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THEY HAVE CONTACTED LIPPERRT, TODAY I RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM [XXX]. , STATING THE MOTORHOME HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT DOES NEED THE BOLT REPLACED (I STATED THIS IN OUR INITIAL CONVERSATION OF CONCERN) AS WELL AS THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PHONE [XXX] BUT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM AS OF YET (3 HOURS) I HAVE GONE INTO FURTHER DEPT WITH RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE STEP...I HAVE FOUND TWO FORUMS WITH MULTIPLE PAGES OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM....INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED, EVEN TO AN EMPLOYER. SOME HAVE CONTACTED THE WARRANTY, AFTER EXPIRATION AND HAD IT REPLACED ANYHOW DUE TO THE MANY COMPLAINTS. THE STEPS WERE REPLACED WITH A KWIKEE BRAND, WHICH HAS REPORTED TO BE BETTER BUILT. MANY, AS MYSELF, ARE SURPRISED AS TO WHY THIS STEP PROBLEM HAS NOT BECOME A "RECALL" I AM SEEKING FOR THE STEP TO BE REPLACED FOR FREE, THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEMATIC ORDEAL, NO FOLLOW UP CALLS FROM CORDELIA AND NO ANSWER FROM LIPPERT WHEN I CALL AS EMAIL INSTRUCTED. I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICTURES AT THIS MOMENT, THE RV IS STILL IN THE HANDS OF CORDELIA RV. THE BOLT THAT CONTINUES TO FRACTURE IS THE LEFT, TOP BOLT (FACING THE STEP FROM THE OUTSIDE) THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10871674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,400 milesMechanicsburg, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,400.
NHTSA complaint #10865595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,500 milesEL Paso, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 PREPARE FOR ANOTHER SUCH THING FROM HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #10563328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,500 milesEL Paso, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 PREPARE FOR ANOTHER SUCH THING FROM HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #10563328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,500 milesEL Paso, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 PREPARE FOR ANOTHER SUCH THING FROM HAPPENING.
NHTSA complaint #10563328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,500 milesST Johns, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 COMPLETE LOSE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PRESSURE WITHIN THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. THIS LACK OF PRESSURE WILL CAUSE ALL OF THE STABILIZER JACKS TO FALL/DEPLOY AND FOR THE POTENTIAL ROOM SLIDE EXTENSIONS TO EXTEND/DEPLOY. THIS IS AN DANGEROUS/EXTREME/SERIOUS HAZARD IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FOREST RIVER ADMITS TO THE DEFECT AND HAS RECENTLY CHANGED HOSE MANUFACTURES. THEY ARE ALSO COVERING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HOSES FOR ORIGINAL OWNERS WHO ARE WITHIN THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHERS ARE ON THEIR OWN TO DISCOVER AND RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS KNOWN TO IMPACT FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MODEL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2012. SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE DETAILS FROM MANY OWNERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT/ISSUE/CONCERN. HTTP://WWW.FORESTRIVERFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/F16/BULGES-IN-HYDRAULIC-HOSES-15697.HTML NOTE: CONTEXT FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY AND WORKINGS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS TAKEN FROM A FOREST RIVER AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER AFTER LOOKING OVER MY UNIT AND DISCUSSING THE BLISTERING LINES. A STATEMENT FROM THE REPAIR CENTER CAN BE PROVIDED IF NEEDED. *TR UPDATED 7/11/12 *CN UPDATED 07/26/12
NHTSA complaint #10463396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesHemphill, TX
STEERING
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 WAS UNSURE AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA complaint #10462240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.