- The problem
- 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 affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#321 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2007 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
- 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.
- The risk
- If the aluminum baggage door trim detaches, it may cause personal injury to persons outside the vehicle or property damage.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2007 Forest River Georgetown
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My georgetown r26 brake are stock I can't moved forward and back.
The vehicle is a class a motor home on a ford f53 chassis, we were traveling north on i75 in ohio at exit 110 when we suffered a side wall blowout. The tire is a michelin 235/80r22.5 Xrv, dot b6bjbvjx2206, tire pressure was 100 psi, mileage 30673, the tire was located on the left rear inside position. There were no road hazard marks on the tire or on the outside tire mounted next to it. The service technician indicated the nature of the blowout was unusual. The recent announcement of the michelin bus tire recall due to side wall defects prompted me to report this incident. Photos and supporting information is available. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 forest river georgetown rv. The contact stated that the steering wheel would pull to the right while driving at any speed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 473 and the current mileage was 4,340.
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2007 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Forest River Georgetown | 3 | 2 | B | |
| 2007 Forest River Salem LE | 7 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Rockwood | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River All American Sport XLR | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 2 | B | 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 2007 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2007 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Forest River Georgetown: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); hinge and attachments (December 2008). 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 2007 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), steering (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Forest River Georgetown had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 20, 2011 and the latest on November 23, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 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 2007 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