CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Forest River Georgetown has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
2010 Forest River Georgetown recalls
Turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk
The amber turn signal lenses on these Forest River Georgetown motorhomes have a reflective surface that is too small.
Entry steps may fracture and become unstable, raising injury risk
The electric entry and exit steps on certain motorhomes and trailers may have a bolt that can fracture.
Most common 2010 Forest River Georgetown problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS PRODUCED BY A ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEING PINCHED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME OF THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT FRACTURED ON THE RETRACTABLE TRIPLE STEP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRIC STEP ENTRY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,833.
HELP PLEASE INCIDENT, TWICE CAMPING, STATIONARY AND ONCE ON THE STREET, ALSO STATIONARY. I HAVE RESEARCHED FOR ANY RECALLS AND FOUND RECALL # 15V798000, PROBLEM CONCERNING THE DOUBLE AND TRIPLE STEPS, A BOLT MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE FAN GEAR TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEPS....I PHONED LIPPERT AND SPOKE WITH A [XXX] , I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN TO HIM REGARDING THE CONTINUED FRACTURE BOLT, IF IT MAY POSSIBLY BE CAUSED BY THE RECALL. [XXX] THEN INSTRUCTED ME TO SEARCH FOR A MOTORHOME SERVICE CENTER WHOM WILL WORK ON RECALLS, THEY WILL THEN CONTACT LIPPERT WITH THEIR FINDINGS AND DETERMINE THE OUTCOME. I FOUND CORDELIA RV IN FAIRFIELD. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THEY HAVE CONTACTED LIPPERRT, TODAY I RECE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RECALL WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,400.
HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE AT AFFECTING LEVELING OF VEHICLE. NEEDED TO REPLACE HOSE BEFORE BEING ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE. HOSE BROKE AT COMPRESSION CONNECTOR. A DIFFERENT HOSE BROKE 5 WEEKS LATER. IN 2013 WHILE AT THE FOREST RIVER SERVICE CENTER IN ELKHART IN., THE SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. NOTHING WAS DONE TO PREPARE FOR ANOTHER SUCH THING FROM HAPPENING. *TR
2010 Forest River Georgetown questions
Does the 2010 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Forest River Georgetown: Turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk; Entry steps may fracture and become unstable, raising injury risk; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Forest River Georgetown?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Forest River Georgetown has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.