CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Georgetown has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (5 reports).
2017 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.
Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach
Certain recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows may have an adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window to the frame that can fail.
Windshield Shade May Unroll While Driving, Blocking View
The motorized roller shade over the driver's windshield can unroll without warning while the motorhome is being driven.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Certain Georgetown motorhomes built on Ford chassis may have missing valve block ball plugs in the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Extra Seat Belt Can Overload Motorhome, Raising Crash Risk
Some 2017 Georgetown motorhomes were built with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat.
Missing Emergency Exit Window Can Trap Occupants
Certain 2015-2017 Forest River Georgetown motorhomes, model GTA369XLF and built between December 8, 2014 and March 22, 2016, were fitted with a vented window in the rear wall instead of a secondary egress window.
Most common 2017 Forest River Georgetown problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF ENTERING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HITCH RV - DELAWARE (2152 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PART MISSING FROM THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 850.
A BAD LEAK COMING FROM THE ROOF EDGE OF THE MOTORHOME TO THE INSIDE. IT WAS REPAIRED LAST NOVEMBER OF 2017 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS MONTH OF MAY. IT'S DAMAGING THE INSIDE WALL WITH WALLPAPER ON IT AND THE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES WHICH ARE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS DAMAGE COSTING ME $500.00. *TR
WE WERE DRIVING OUR MOTORHOME WHEN SUDDENLY WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING. THANKFULLY I GOT IT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AT THIS TIME AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. IT STARTED WITHOUT ISSUES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES TO OUR FINAL DESTINATION WITHOUT PROBLEMS . WE FULL TIME RV SO WE WILL BE HERE UNTIL FEBRUARY1ST THEN MOVE ON TO OUR NEXT DESTINATION. THIS INCIDENT WAS VERY UNSETTLING AND HOPE THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. WE ARE AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN GT3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WALL FRAME SEPARATED DUE TO A WELDING FAILURE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF THE VILLAGES (14200 US HIGHWAY 441 SUMERFIELD, FL, 34491, 888-3678134) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RV COULD COLLAPSE IF THE WALL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,100.
VEHICLE PICKUP IN NOV,2017 STARTED LEAKING WATER RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS IN MARCH 2018 PICKUP IN MAY 2018 STILL LEAKING WATER NOW INSIDE WINDSHIELD RIGHT CENTER -FORD BALANCED TIRES IN JAN 2018 STILL HAS VIBRATION ABOVE 65 MPH.OTHER WARRANTY WORK WORK WAS DONE REFRG.OUTSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS REPLACE,CRACK INSIDE CEILING BATHROOM VENT AREA REPAIRED, BULGE INSIDE WALL LIVING ROOM WAS FIXED, PROBLEM WITH SLIDEOUT LIVING ROOM BINDING GOING OUT & IN ,STILL HAS FRONT SHADE DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DEALER NEEDE MORE TIME FOR WARRANTY FROM MANUFACTURER, RECLINING SEAT FOOT REST TORN LEATHER MATERIAL UNDERNEATH FOOT REST STILL NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED
2017 Forest River Georgetown questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Georgetown: Turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk; Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach; Windshield Shade May Unroll While Driving, Blocking View; Brake Fluid Leak Can Lengthen Stopping Distance; Extra Seat Belt Can Overload Motorhome, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Georgetown?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Engine (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Georgetown has been fixed?
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