- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Ahara, Entrada, 2022-2025 FR3, Georgetown, 2021-2023 Dynamax Isata, 2021-2025 Encore, Mirada, Pursuit, 2025 Sportscoach, V-Cruise, V-Sport, V-Tour, 2023 Sunseeker, and 2024-2025 V-RV motorhomes, equipped with General Electric air conditioners with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.
- The risk
- An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the soft start, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Encore, Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach customer service at 1-574-825-8212, Isata customer service at 574-262-3474, Georgetown, FR3, and Sunseeker customer service at 574-206-7600, Ahara and Entrada customer service at 574-264-6664, and V-Cruise, V-RV, V-Sport, and V-Tour customer service at 574-617-6408. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1839.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Forest River Georgetown Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Forest River Georgetown with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2024 for the air conditioner. For comparison, the 2022 has 3 and the 2024 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Georgetown year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 2023 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2023 Forest River Georgetown problems
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2023 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, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the LPG tank becoming dislodged and damaged.
- The risk
- A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1736.
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3 complaints about the 2023 Forest River Georgetown
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Drivers side rear sway bar bracket missing. Can cause stability issues in evasive maneuvers to avoid an accident. Parts falling off vehicle can cause damage to other vehicles
The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire...
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department was called and assisted with ensuring the fire was completely extinguished. The contact and their daughter received burns to their hands, arms, and back. No medical attention was needed. A fire report was made. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where it remained. The contact had learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V771000 (Equipment); however, the RV had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
When parked and level at a campsite the windshield cracked from the bottom up. You can not feel the crack on the inside or outside of the glass and nothing hit it. The RV had been parked and leveled in the same exact spot for 9 days, when we woke up on day 10 the crack was there.
Forest River Georgetown: every year compared
All Georgetown years2023 Forest River Georgetown vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forest River Georgetown | 3 | 2 | D | |
| 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Forester | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River NO Boundaries | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2023 Forest River Hardside | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2023 Forest River Georgetown
Does the 2023 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Forest River Georgetown: air conditioner (November 2024); tank assembly (February 2024). 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 2023 Forest River Georgetown?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), suspension (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2023 Forest River Georgetown had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 15, 2025 and the latest on July 5, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2023 Forest River Georgetown a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 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 2023 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