NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Forest River Georgetown Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Forest River Georgetown has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Forest River Georgetown. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Forest River Georgetown owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Forest River Georgetown, describing incidents dated June 21, 2001 to June 12, 2009.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Parking Brake 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10331056 · Filed May 18, 2010
VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED TO FULLY RELEASE CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEATING, ABS SENSOR MELTING, BRAKE LINE DAMAGE AND BOILING BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF TROUBLE OTHER THAN EXTREMELY HOT WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND UPON BEING SET INTO MOTION THE BRAKE PEDAL…
ODI #10092570 · Filed September 17, 2004
CONSUMER FAXED LETTER REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM IN HIS 2000 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME WHICH IOS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. *MR IN A HYDRAULIC FAILURE, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, OIL RESERVIOR, PIPING OR FITTING CAN FAIL OR LEAK WHICH RENDERS THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM…
ODI #10092204 · Filed September 14, 2004
LTR FM CARMEN J. NARDE (FL) RE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A 2000 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME WITH A WORKHORSE CHASIS.*MR IN A HYDRAULIC FAILURE, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, OIL RESERVIOR, PIPING OR FITTING CAN FAIL OR LEAK WHICH RENDERS THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM USELESS. *NM *SC *JB

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OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #09V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported April 3, 2009 · NAVISTAR, INC

Potentially affected: 48,876 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 50901-C & 51101-C · Owners notified September 16, 2010 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50901-C AND 51101-C.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #07V085000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2007 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 128,000 vehicles

Owners notified November 13, 2007

Defect description

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FOREST RIVER/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V347000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported September 17, 2003 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,200 vehicles

Forest River campaign 02C01 · Owners notified August 11, 2003 · Vehicles built June 1, 1999 – May 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Forest River Georgetown. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Forest River Georgetown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10331056

Incident: June 12, 2009 · Filed: May 18, 2010

VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED TO FULLY RELEASE CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEATING, ABS SENSOR MELTING, BRAKE LINE DAMAGE AND BOILING BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF TROUBLE OTHER THAN EXTREMELY HOT WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND UPON BEING SET INTO MOTION THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE NARROWLY MISSED PEDESTRIANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY BEFORE BEING STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER AND PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS STATED ABOVE. SERVICE CENTER REPLACED 1 BRAKE CALIPER, 2 BRAKE LINES, 4 WHEEL BEARINGS, 2 ROTORS, 1 ABS SENSOR, AND FLUSHED AND FILLED WITH DOT 4 FLUID. BRAKE LOCKUP HAS NOW OCCURRED 3 TIMES WITH THIS ONE BEING THE ONLY DANGEROUS INSTANCE. SPEAKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER I WAS INFORMED THAT "THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL" NUMEROUS TIMES. I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL UNTIL BEING TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED BUT UPON RESEARCHING IT I DISCOVERED WHY. THE CONDITIONS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER AGAIN THIS WEEK TO RESOLVE LOCKED BRAKES BEFORE CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10092570

Incident: September 1, 2004 · Filed: September 17, 2004

CONSUMER FAXED LETTER REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM IN HIS 2000 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME WHICH IOS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. *MR IN A HYDRAULIC FAILURE, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, OIL RESERVIOR, PIPING OR FITTING CAN FAIL OR LEAK WHICH RENDERS THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM USELESS*NM

Parking Brake

ODI #10092204

Incident: September 1, 2004 · Filed: September 14, 2004

LTR FM CARMEN J. NARDE (FL) RE DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A 2000 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME WITH A WORKHORSE CHASIS.*MR IN A HYDRAULIC FAILURE, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, OIL RESERVIOR, PIPING OR FITTING CAN FAIL OR LEAK WHICH RENDERS THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM USELESS. *NM *SC *JB

Suspension

ODI #8013525

Incident: June 21, 2001 · Filed: July 9, 2002

VEHICLE PULLS AND LEANS TO LEFT, WHEN DRIVING IT GOES ALL OVER THE ROAD. DEALER DETERMINED REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS WERE TOO LIGHT FOR WEIGHT OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD SUSPENSION SPRINGS REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE.*AK *NLM

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