- 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
2008 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2007 has 3 and the 2009 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#289 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2008 Forest River Georgetown recalls 3
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 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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5 complaints about the 2008 Forest River Georgetown
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The screws that hold the exterior wall to the structure have sheered and the front end of the coach has started to fall. Also there is a 1/2" gap between the firewall and the floor line inside the coach, due to this same issue.
This is a ongoing problem of the walls separating from the floor causing the steering and suspension to become unstable this has been reported to forest river and mine has been repaired twice with the problem resurfacing again and again . It happened on a smooth and normal away surface not from going off road or anything like that and eventually this will lead to a fatal crash check the forest river message board this is a serious problem and happens to most forest river class a motor homes that were made after 2007 ayhelp with this problem will be greatly appreciated thank you *tr
The side walls on both sides of my motorhome have come loose from the frame causing a unsafe condition if body flex that causes the floor to move with the steering wheel it has been repaired twice and keeps failing this is a on going problem with the forest river motorhomes and almost everyone acording to the forest river fan site has failed in the same way this need to be recalled as it makes the vehicle unsafe to drive as the loose walls cause the vehicle to sway it starts with the wall making a cracking sound...
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then the 6 sheetmetal screws that hold the wall either elongate the holes they are screwed into or they shear off unknow to the driver untill the wall drops taking the steering column with it and causeing the dash to breakaway from the side way so the steering is just hangif in air as verything is loose this happens while just drivig down the hiway
While exiting i10 in casa grande az, I heard a noise like something had hit my motorhome. When I investigated the source of the noise. Upon removal of the side molding, I found that 6 of the 7 screws that attach the side wall of the motorhome to the floor had either broken, stripped, rusted and just were not installed correctly. Two of the screws that were supposed to be screwed into the box frame, weren't even screwed into it. I belong to the forest river forum, and I've seen numerous complaints about this issue. *Tr
Started to drive my 2008 motorhome, which has the r26 workhorse ufo chassis, when the dash lit up with abs light, auto park light, hydraulic brake failure, etc.. I applied the brakes to stop and the motorhome locked up instantly and will not move. I called a service center and they stated it was caused by the meritor / wabco hydraulic control unit, which is a major component of the braking system, once it fails it applies the parking brakes instantly, glad I wasn't going at highway speeds when this happened. *Tr
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2008 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 3 | C | |
| 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Salem | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Charleston | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Sabre | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Forest River Cherokee | 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 2008 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2008 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Forest River Georgetown: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); service brakes, hydraulic (April 2009); 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 2008 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4), brakes (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Forest River Georgetown had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 8, 2014 and the latest on April 6, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 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 2008 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