CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Forest River Georgetown has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
4Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 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 2013 Forest River Georgetown problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Forest River Georgetown RV. The contact stated while the RV was parked the contact was attempting to exit out of the passenger side center door of the RV. but the door would not open from the inside. The contact had to call roadside assistance where they had pop locked from the outside of the door handle to open the door, however, the failure reoccurred several times after. The contact concern is that when the RV trailer is hot its seems the vehicle door frame expanse causing the door not to open up. The contact called a local dealer about the failure and inform the contact they are aware of the failure and recommended that they shave down the frame of the RV to fix t
THE VEHICLE HAS JUST UNDER 19,000 MILES ON IT AND THE FRONT, DRIVER COMPARTMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS FAILING. THIS IS CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO MOVE SEPARATELY FROM THE SUPPORT FRAMING STRUCTURE CAUSING A LOUD SQUEAKING. THE MOVEMENT HAS ALREADY BROKEN THE WEATHER STRIPPING SURROUNDING THE WINDSHIELD BOTH INSIDE AND OUT. CONTINUING TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE UNDER THIS CONDITION WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WINDSHIELD BEING EJECTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE REPRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT SAFETY ISSUE. THIS CONDITION EXISTS UNDER THE MAIN DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAVERSES UP THE LEFT PILLAR. THE DIAGNOSIS IS THAT THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT WELDS ON THE DRIVER SIDE THROUGH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE RETRACTABLE STEPS, THEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE RETRACTED POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEPS EVENTUALLY CAME OUT INDEPENDENTLY. 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 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,317. UPDATED 04/13/16*LJ UPDATED 05/24/18*JB
ON OCTOBER 2014, WHILE DRIVING OUR GEORGETOWN CLASS A RV WITH A CAR IN TOW HEADING SOUTH ON I-95 NEAR VERO, FLORIDA, WE CAME UPON TWO VERY LARGE PIECES OF SEMI-TRUCK TIRE TREAD IN THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT AVOID HITTING ONE OF THEM. THE RUBBER IMPACTED THE RV MAIN EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AND DROVE IT UNDER THE LEFT REAR DUAL WHEEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PIPING SYSTEM BEING RIPPED FROM THEIR MOUNTS AND BECOMING WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT BY THE IMPACT FROM THE MUFFLER. THE EXHAUST PIPE FOR THE AUXILIARY GENERATOR WAS ALSO RIPPED LOOSE. THE RUBBER PASSED UNDER THE RV REAR WHEEL AND THEN DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE TOW CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE A GOOD
THIS MOTORHOME HAS ELECTRIC ENTRANCE STEPS MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT (LCI). THE MAIN BOLT THAT SECURES THE DRIVE GEAR SHEARED OFF. I HAD ONE FOOT ON THE STEP AND ONE INSIDE THE MOTORHOME WHEN THE BOLT FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE STEPS. THIS MOTORHOME USES THE 3 STEP MODEL FOR ENTRANCE TO THE UNIT. *TR
2013 Forest River Georgetown questions
Does the 2013 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Georgetown: Turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk; Entry steps may fracture and become unstable, raising injury risk; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Georgetown?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Unknown Or Other (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.
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