2009 Forest River Georgetown
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2009 Forest River Georgetown. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Forest river IS recalling 1,003 my 2007-2009 georgetown motor homes. the aluminum baggage door trim has loosened and IS able to detach from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the aluminum baggage door trim detaches, it may cause personal injury to persons outside the vehicle or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will resecure the trim with additional fasteners free of charge. the recall began during january 2009. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7600.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
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…
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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 114,000. ..Updated 01/21/15 *bf the consumer stated after the repair, the failure occurred on the passenger side. Updated 01/16/15*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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…
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 the hoses at no charge. The replacement hoses were of a different brand that the originals. There have been many other reports about this by other forest river georgetown owners. *tr
- Steering
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…
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 in the dealers possession awaiting word from forest river about repairing it under warranty. the failure mileage was 1,600.
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