- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2002 has 6 and the 2004 has 10.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#266 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2003 Forest River Georgetown recalls 5
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
- Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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.
- 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,
- The problem
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- The risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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5 complaints about the 2003 Forest River Georgetown
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 forest river georgetown. The contact stated that the windshield suddenly shattered while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent glass dealer for the replacement of the windshield. The windshield fractured 14 different times after the repair. The technician at the glass dealer stated that there may be a defect with the frame around the windshield. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000....Updated 06/05/12 *bf the consumer stated the windshield was broken when he received the rv. Updated 06/18/12
We purchased a 2003 forest river georgetown motorhome, with a workhorse p-30 chasis last year. We have had the motorhome less than 1 year and have put less than 1000 miles on it because of a major issue. Without any notice, our auto park light comes on, and we are not able to move the vehicle anywhere. This has happened twice already and we are afraid to even drive the vehicle. Both times, this issue happened while we were driving on busy highways. We have had to be towed, had 2 vacations ruined, had to stay in...
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a hotel and pay out of pocket for repairs and diagnostics. Both times, it was the same problem the rgs pressure switch and the relay switch. We were told by several mechanics, that this is a part that fails regularly and were told to keep one on hand and shown how to replace it. We feel that this is ridiculous. Why should I carry extra parts, not for if the part goes, but for when it goes. This is a very dangerous problem and someone should be aware of. *Tr
While making a trip to myrtle beach s.C. This summer, we had the turn signals and the flashers quit working on our 2003 georgetown motorhome by forest river. We had this problem looked at in myrtle beach by a workhorse approved garage. We feel this is a real safety hazard and was told by the garage that they replace several of the turn signal units a year. Being unable to signal for lane change or turns made it very difficult to drive. We contacted workhorse and was told the motorhome is out of warranty and this is not an ongoing problem. If this is happening as often as the garage indicated, it is a real safety hazard. Would you please investigate and advise. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 forest river americana (na) fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the refrigerator stopped cooling. Approximately eight hours later, she smelled a very strong odor of ammonia, and her husband removed the back panel from the refrigerator. Her husband witnessed a yellow substance shooting from the burner housing. He immediately shut off the refrigerator and removed all the food from the unit. The ammonia smell remained. The vehicle was returned to the local rv dealer and they...
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informed the contact of a recall related to the dometic failure. The service representative advised her that she would have to call dometic in order to repair the unit. Dometic refused to repair the unit and informed the contact that she would have to pay $1,400 for the new unit. She called dometic on numerous occasions, but they have yet to address her concerns. The contact received no information of the health risks involved due to the failure. The vin and recall number were unknown. The mileage was not applicable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 forest river georgetown. The contact received a recall notice related to the dometic refrigerator recall on march 24, 2008. He scheduled an appointment with stericycle to have the vehicle repaired. He was informed that, as of two weeks ago, dometic no longer replaced the burner housing, and they will only install a heat shield as the remedy. The contact asked to speak with a manager and was informed that a manager did not wish to speak with him. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 29,000. Updated 04/28/08. *Lj
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2003 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 5 | C | |
| 2003 Forest River Flagstaff 425D | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2003 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2003 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Forest River Georgetown: equipment (October 2010); service brakes, hydraulic (April 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007) and more. 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 2003 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Forest River Georgetown had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 7, 2008 and the latest on April 23, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2003 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