- 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
2012 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2012 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 3 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2024 for the turn signal. For comparison, the 2011 has 7 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#209 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2012 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
- 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.
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9 complaints about the 2012 Forest River Georgetown
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The sidewall on the passenger side broke free from the frame. Inadequate screws were used to fasten the sidewall to the frame and they were sheared off. This resulted in a gap between the floor and sidewall, with the pavement evident below, while travelling at 60 mph down the highway. The floor appears to be dropping. I believe this to be an engineering design flaw. Of note, this happened suddenly with no warning while travelling down the highway. I am reporting this as a Canadian resident because this RV was manufactured in the USA. Your contact page does not allow for addresses outside the US, so I chose Alaska as the state.
We noticed a fuel odor after driving the rv. Upon inspection, with the engine running, we found a fuel leak (drip) in the middle of the vehicle. The unit is in for repairs now and the mechanic stated the fuel return line is corroded from the outside in. Once repairs are complete I will have the defective part for evidence. This rv has also had two brake line failures, one in 2015 and one in 2018, all due to the lines corroding from the outside in. The unit is not driven during the winter, and we find it hard to...
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believe these are not defective parts installed by ford since the unit is relatively new and the first issue occurred when the unit was only three years old. Note although this is a georgetown 378xl rv, the issues are with the ford chassis.
While driving my rv I completely lost all braking power, when I pushed on the brake pedal it went to the floor. Thankfully I was on a flat road and knew how to downshift to slow down until I could stop at a safe place. When I checked the brake fluid the container was completely empty, and I never received a low brake fluid indicator light. This is the 2nd time a brake line has corroded from the outside in - the other line failed in december 2015. This incident happened late september 2018. I just can't believe this...
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is not a serious safety issue and hasn't been recalled/addressed. If this were to happen to someone on a highway or going down a hill a serious accident would occur. Corrosion from the outside in is not normal wear, it is clear the parts are defective. I have saved the faulty brake lines from both instances for evidence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown while driving approximately 50 mph, smoke appeared from the passenger side of the rv. The smoke dissipated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 02/03/17*lj consumer stated transfer switch failed, hinges frt door, cabinets, slide out sofa chair failed, lost sound on tv, ac never gets cold, and large (slide out) shakes and trembles. Updated 7/12/18*jb *tr
Body to sidewall screws shearing off from frame. Body will drop 1in. To 2in. From frame. Can also see the ground by your left foot from driver side or from right foot if on passenger side. Gap can be a must as 1in. From inside wall to floorboard. Screws need to be replaced with larger bolts and nuts.
While driving my brakes first appeared soft, then I received a low brake fluid warning. After adding brake fluid, the same thing happened in about 20 miles. Took the unit to a mechanic who found there was a small hole in the brake line due to corrosion (from the outside - in) resulting in the loss of brake fluid. The brake line was severely corroded in multiple places, it was a miracle a disaster did not happen with this unit! I do not drive the unit on salt covered roads, it is winterized and parked all winter. I...
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also do not live in an area with salt air. The vehicle was in motion when the issue occurred on a state highway in sc while headed home from a dog show in fl to my home in ct. I will have the part saved after they replace it for documentation.
Step out of door onto lippert electric steps and electric steps collapsed under me. Main gear asssembly bolt broken in half. *Tr
2012 Georgetown 378 f motorhome manufactured by forrest river. Rv generator exhaust leaking into cabin of rv and making occupants sick. Carbon monoxide alarms ringing whenever generator was turned on. Slideouts on rv do not close properly and are allowing vehicle exhaust into the cabin of the rv making occupants sick. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown rv. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the slide-out opened unexpectedly and without warning. In addition, the high drawing was leaking oil. The rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact that the cause of the failure was the high drawing line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 1,500. Updated 08/29/12*lj updated 11/14/12 *cn the consumer stated...
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their bedroom slideout extended while driving down the road at 65mph. The customer also stated that there were no warning indicators or illuminated lights when the failure occurred. The vehicle was tested and it was found that the extended hose was removed from the pump then reconnected after realizing the wrong hose was replaced. This introduced air into the system which is believed to be the cause of the room extending during test. Updated 11/15/2012 *js
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2012 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Georgetown | 9 | 3 | D | |
| 2012 Forest River Flagstaff | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2012 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2012 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Forest River Georgetown: turn signal (December 2024); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015); gear position indication (prndl) (May 2012). 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 2012 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), brakes (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Forest River Georgetown had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 24, 2012 and the latest on August 26, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2012 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