Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Forest River Georgetown
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Forest River Georgetown has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V454000 PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V110000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V085000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V347000 FOREST RIVER/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V296000 FOREST RIVER/FOG LAMPS POWER FEED NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Forest River Georgetown has several recall issues, notably with equipment and service brakes, impacting overall reliability. Recalls for equipment include electric fireplaces and refrigerators with potential safety concerns, while complaints reflect a mix of other issues. These factors contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| refrigerator system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| fog light wiring | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Inspect suspension components
- Replace air and fuel filters
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating fireplace unit
- Brake caliper sticking
- Refrigerator leaking coolant
- Unresponsive fog lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Forest River Georgetown at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.