CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Forest River Georgetown has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (8 reports).
2020 Forest River Georgetown recalls
Propane tank brackets can break, risking fire
Certain Forest River Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes have liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets that may break.
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.
Propane line can melt against fridge burner, causing leak and fire
The rubber propane (LP) gas line in certain motorhomes may have been routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator.
Loose Trailer Hitch Bolts Could Let Towed Load Detach
Certain 2020 motorhomes had trailer hitch bolts that may have been improperly tightened during modification, so the bolts can loosen over time.
Trailer hitch bolts may loosen and detach, raising crash risk
Some motorhomes from the 2020 model year have trailer hitch bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
Slide-Room Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Certain motorhomes may have slim-rack slide-out mechanisms that activate on their own, causing the slide room to extend or retract without the driver or occupant intending it.
Most common 2020 Forest River Georgetown problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Georgetown Forest River RV built on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V103000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.
While driving down [XXX] in Denver the front welds holding the propane tank broke. This left the propane tank at an angle only supported by the rear welds. Was fortunate that another RVer flagged us over and we were able to get off the highway and used a ratchet strap to support it so we were able to drive to get the bracket welded back into place. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While a mobile welder was repairing the cracked rear bracket holding the ASME propane tank (NHTSA complaint #11555667) he repaired another full-depth crack, this one on the actual ASME propane tank mounting flange itself. This flange is welded to the tank by the tank manufacturer. This cracked tank flange is bolted directly to the cracked rear angled mounting bracket reported on Nov. 17, 2023. The tank mounting flange crack was close to an inch long and cracked at a gusset on the rear, outer mount of the tank ("outer" means nearest the propane compartment door). Please see the top and bottom pics. This second crack had rust in it on the top but was only partially rusted on the bottom, as
Another owner of a 2020 Forest River Georgetown GT5 model 34H5 just posted a pic of a crack at the 90-degree bend in the rear propane tank mounting bracket. This is an ASME tank that can contain 19.5 actual gallons of propane. Previous ASME propane tank mounting bracket cracks reported by owners of Georgetowns were all on the front propane tank mounting bracket and were broken welds that allowed one end of the propane tank to drop almost to the road while driving. They were NOT a crack at the 90-degree bend in the bracket and also NOT on the rear bracket. I just cut three tie wraps to expose that bend on our 2020 Georgetown GT5 34H5 and my rear propane tank mounting bracket is cracked in exa
Our propane tank got detached. Very dangerous. Posted on our Georgetown Facebook page and someone told me this is a known issue and I should report it.
2020 Forest River Georgetown questions
Does the 2020 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Forest River Georgetown: Propane tank brackets can break, risking fire; Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach; Propane line can melt against fridge burner, causing leak and fire; Loose Trailer Hitch Bolts Could Let Towed Load Detach; Trailer hitch bolts may loosen and detach, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Georgetown?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (8), Unknown Or Other (4), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.