- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Inadequately reflective turn signals can make it difficult for other drivers to see when the vehicle intends to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the turn signal, and bulb, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1875.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in December 2024 for the turn signal. For comparison, the 2010 has 7 and the 2012 has 9.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#216 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2011 Forest River Georgetown recalls 4
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, 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.
- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 georgetown recreational vehicles built on a ford stripped chassis, manufactured from february 15, 2010, through November 29, 2011. The gear shifters cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- The risk
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel increases the risk that a vehicle is left in gear, such that the vehicle could roll leading to a crash or injury to a bystander.
- The fix
- Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the cable assembly, free of charge. Forest river has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-295-8749.
- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 georgetown class a motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials". The fabrics used in window treatments, window valances, drapery, and bed spreads are not treated with flame retardant.
- The risk
- Failure to have the fabric treated with flame retardant in the event of a fire could cause the fabric to burn faster increasing the risk of injuries to occupants.
- The fix
- Forest river will be sending replacement parts to the dealers with fabric already treated with flame retardant. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7605.
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7 complaints about the 2011 Forest River Georgetown
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Front power shade lowered without warning while driving on i-95 at speed. Had to stop in the travel lane due to complete blindness caused by the complete lowering of the shade.
In 2013 we were traveling to texas on interstate 10 in louisiana when we heard a loud noise and harse vibration in the rv we were able to pull over on the interstate and looked under the rv to see a piece of steel wedged under the rv and shearing itself into the asphalt. We were able to remove it with some difficulty put it in the rv and continued on our trip terrified of what was wrong. We called forest river and emailed the attached pictures and they had no idea what this was. We took it to ron hoovers in...
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rockport, tx to have it looked at they said it was a heat shield that had come off the rv when its weld didn't hold. They repaired it and it has stayed ever since. I'm terrified of this rv please let me know if you have had other complaints of this type and if a recall is warranted.
Was in for step recall, that they did not fix. On the way back to camp. Brakes went to the floor. Have no breaks now . Now I cannot move the motor home.
Poor design and engineering of lippert co. 3 Step automatic coach step brand of motor home electric steps. These steps are prone to breaking bolts that result in the possible deployment of the steps while heading down the highway, or worse as happened to my wife and I summer of 2014 the bolts break while stepping on the steps to enter or exit the motor home causing unexpected head first falls. *Tr
As I was leaving a campground brakes failed without any warning. The exit from campground was downhill and could have been disastrous. Drove next door to rv service and they checked it out and said it had to be towed to a ford dealer. The brake lines had broke.They were rusted from the outside. Ford dealer replaced 3 lines. Ford would not cover the bill of 458.56 Because it was 2 months beyond warranty.The motorhome was never in snow,ice or salt water. There must have been a problem from new with the lines. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river georgetown 33ts rv. The contact stated that the hydraulic system return hoses were faulty and he feared they could cause a fire as they were bulging. Upon further inspection he also noticed bubbles in the hoses and a leak. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the hoses would not fracture while operating the vehicle.The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 2,800.
Vehicle is a new georgetown 300s motor home with a room slide out on the drivers side. Over the slide out is an awning sometimes called a topper that is rolled very compactly with a torsion spring when traveling. Under certain wind conditions (30 mph wind from left at 60 miles per hour forward coach speed) the topper will violently unroll, impacting the motor coach cabin, and resulting with very loud wind noise that appears to be an impact with another vehicle. Stopping very quickly clears the problem yet...
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seriously disrupts adjacent vehicles. The topper is manufactured by dometic and installed by the georgetown forrest river assembly plant. The very specific instructions by dometic for the installation calls for an automatic lock to be attached at the leading end of the topper slide assembly to prevent unintentional unfurling while at highway speeds. The georgetown assembly plant attached the automatic lock at the trailing end of the slide assembly and with insufficient contact resulting in the above described accident. Checking with the rv.Net safety blog this appears to be a known failure by georgetown. Examining the new motor homes on the dealer lot where I purchased my vehicle, it looked like one in four vehicles had the same problem. The service department had a low concern level demonstrated for correcting a manufacture's deficiency. When one considers the limited experience drivers piloting motor homes 30-45 feet long with a car towed behind, an unexpected impact to the cabin can easily lead to a very tragic circumstance. I have been unable to locate a georgetown address that accepts safety issues either in my sales documentation or online at their website. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. *Tr
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2011 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Georgetown | 7 | 4 | C | |
| 2011 Forest River Crusader | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Forest River Berkshire | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2011 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Forest River Georgetown: turn signal (December 2024); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); gear position indication (prndl) (May 2012); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2010). 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 2011 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), equipment & accessories (2), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Forest River Georgetown had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 12, 2011 and the latest on February 3, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 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 2011 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