Forest River Georgetown Problems by year

hitch replaced with another Buyer brand hitch. The defective hitch was sent back to Forest River for inspection. In August of 2022 I took the Georgetown to the factory service center for inspection. They had MORyde look at it and install a cross brace and gussets on the frame rail extensions. Nothing was changed on the hitch itself. In [redacted], during routine inspection I noticed a crack on the new hitch in the same location. Forest River could not provide a remedy because Buyer no longer manufactures this hitch and they did not know of another one that would fit, nor did they provide any explanation for the now second failure. They suggested I take it to a shop specializing in hitches. I had a custom fabrication shop install a heavier duty Curt hitch. Since [redacted] I have been discussing the problem with [[redacted]] (Forest River Georgetown service manager) and [[redacted]] (Forest River Georgetown GM) in an effort to find an explanation for the failures and a resolution. I provided them a list of 10 other similar failures that I am aware of through managing a Georgetown users Facebook group. Since then, I have become aware of three additional failures. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

drag. the safety chains held, but were also attached to the hitch as well as the breakaway control cable. I was only going about 25 MPH and stopped prior the the hitch pulling further away from the main frame. Hearing and seeing the problem, i stopped in about 50 ft and blocked the wheels and had to call someone to come and bring the trailer to my residence. I am glad i was not traveling on the interstate when this let go. I had just stopped 1 1/2 hours prior at the rest stop and looked at the hitch from 15' away, but everything looked good.

weld/attachment connecting the hitch structure to the chassis failed and came apart. This failure has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the hitch attachment and the safety of continuing to tow with this motorhome. These are two separate failures involving the same critical towing system. Failure of the hitch or its chassis attachment while traveling could result in separation of the towed vehicle, loss of control, property damage, serious injury, or death to occupants or other motorists. We have photographs and repair documentation from both incidents. We have also identified publicly available information from an RV repair facility discussing failures involving the same or substantially similar hitch/chassis attachment area and describing such failures as recurring/common. We are preserving that information as supporting evidence. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether there is a broader safety defect involving the hitch/chassis attachment system on Georgetown 5 Series motorhomes or substantially similar vehicles, and whether other owners have experienced similar failures. We are willing to provide photographs, repair records, estimates, VIN information, and the repair facility/video evidence upon request. -- Repair shop is posting PSA and multiple similar reports found [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.