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2016 Forest River Georgetown Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Forest River Georgetown has 4 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 2016 Forest River Georgetown. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Forest River Georgetown owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Georgetown, describing incidents dated November 1, 2016 to October 9, 2018.

Most-cited components

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11398533 · Filed March 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE RV, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE. THE CONTACT USED A SCREW DRIVER TO MANUALLY…
ODI #11138729 · Filed October 9, 2018
2016 GEORGETOWN RV. CONSUMERS WRITE WITH CONCERNS FOR FRONT WINDOWS CLOUDING DUE TO MOISTURE. *AS *JS
ODI #11129256 · Filed September 13, 2018
THE ROOF IS CRACKING ON THE CORNER RADIUS

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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.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V523000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 825 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1380 · Owners notified September 2, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Missing Secondary Egress Window

NHTSA #16V176000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported March 29, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 133 vehicles

Repair completion: 48.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 15-03232016-0151 · Owners notified May 10, 2016 · Vehicles built December 8, 2014 – March 22, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles, model GTA369XLF, manufactured from December 8, 2014, through March 22, 2016. A vented window was installed in the rear wall of the vehicle instead of a secondary egress window.

Safety consequence

Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.

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 www.safercar.gov.

Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake

NHTSA #15V726000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 3, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 217 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-10302015-0105 · Owners notified December 3, 2015 · Vehicles built August 7, 2015 – October 22, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown, and Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to October 22, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-392-3673. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.

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 www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 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 2016 Forest River Georgetown.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11398533

Incident: November 1, 2016 · Filed: March 1, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE RV, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE. THE CONTACT USED A SCREW DRIVER TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER RELIABLE RV LOCATED AT 445 S INGRAM MILL AVE RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 WHO REPLACED THE DOOR AND DOOR LATCH. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILED LATCH ASSEMBLY WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JS

Visibility

ODI #11138729

Incident: October 9, 2018 · Filed: October 9, 2018

2016 GEORGETOWN RV. CONSUMERS WRITE WITH CONCERNS FOR FRONT WINDOWS CLOUDING DUE TO MOISTURE. *AS *JS

Structure

ODI #11129256

Incident: September 12, 2018 · Filed: September 13, 2018

THE ROOF IS CRACKING ON THE CORNER RADIUS

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