- The problem
- Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,
Vehicle safety record
1999 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Forest River Georgetown problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Forest River Georgetown recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. The brake system warning indicator lamp is not in the correct position in the instrument cluster. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems."
- The risk
- The bulb/socket assembly may not function properly.
- The fix
- Dealers will place the brake system warning indicator lamp in the correct position.
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3 complaints about the 1999 Forest River Georgetown
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tire failed and ripped out all wiring and propane lines (2) that are running above the tires. None of the fuel lines are protected. The propane was blowing out the lines and could have caught fire or exploded. I cannot believe a manufacutrer would assume the liability or be allowed to run fuel lines in such a precarious location. *Tr
While driving at any speed windshield leaked when it rained. This vehicle has a two piece front windshield that came loose from the center partition. This caused the glass to fall down inside of the body of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for this problem.*Ak
The entry steps to the motorhome do not close properly and open while driving, several repair attempts however continues to open. *Mjs
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years1999 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Forest River Georgetown | 3 | 2 | B | |
| 1999 Forest River Forest River | 6 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Forest River Fifth Wheel | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 1999 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Forest River Georgetown: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); lamp (November 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Forest River Georgetown had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 8, 2000 and the latest on October 2, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Georgetown year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Georgetown years have the most complaints?
2004 (10), 2012 (9), 2001 (7). See every Forest River Georgetown year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Forest River Georgetown has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data