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2009 Forest River Georgetown Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Forest River Georgetown has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2009 Forest River Georgetown. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Forest River Georgetown owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Forest River Georgetown, describing incidents dated August 15, 2010 to July 12, 2013.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10663951 · Filed December 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SIDEWALLS BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAUSED A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LARGER BOLTS INSTALLED. THE…
ODI #10465797 · Filed July 16, 2012
AFTER ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED BULGES IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH CONTROL THE LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE OUTS IN LATE 2011. HOSES WERE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF JACKS OR SLIDES DEPLOYING DUE TO LOSS OF…
ODI #10354855 · Filed September 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, POSSIBLY THE STEERING OR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK A 1600 MILE TRIP AND WHEN HE RETURNED THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN DOWN SO MUCH…

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Inadequately Reflective Turn Signal/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #24V913000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice

Reported December 6, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,963 vehicles

Repair completion: 4.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 68-1875 · Owners notified December 11, 2025

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable

NHTSA #15V798000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported November 25, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,687 vehicles

Repair completion: 17.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-11102015-0109 · Owners notified March 3, 2016 · Vehicles built May 25, 2007 – December 31, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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 www.safercar.gov.

ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM

NHTSA #08V664000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported December 16, 2008 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,003 vehicles

Owners notified January 15, 2009 · Vehicles built August 16, 2006 – October 29, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM DETACHES, IT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 Forest River Georgetown. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Forest River Georgetown.

Structure

ODI #10663951

Incident: July 12, 2013 · Filed: December 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SIDEWALLS BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAUSED A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LARGER BOLTS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. ..UPDATED 01/21/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. UPDATED 01/16/15*JB

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10465797

Incident: September 16, 2011 · Filed: July 16, 2012

AFTER ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED BULGES IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH CONTROL THE LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE OUTS IN LATE 2011. HOSES WERE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF JACKS OR SLIDES DEPLOYING DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE IN MOTION, FOREST RIVER REPLACED THE HOSES AT NO CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT HOSES WERE OF A DIFFERENT BRAND THAT THE ORIGINALS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THIS BY OTHER FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN OWNERS. *TR

Steering

ODI #10354855

Incident: August 15, 2010 · Filed: September 10, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, POSSIBLY THE STEERING OR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK A 1600 MILE TRIP AND WHEN HE RETURNED THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS NO TREAD LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION AWAITING WORD FROM FOREST RIVER ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.

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