2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety and structural components as identified in the recall notices. No consumer complaints have been submitted to NHTSA as of this time.
The recalls cover various systems including exterior lighting, window structure, emergency egress, braking systems, visibility, and passenger seating components. These safety-related defects involve potential risks such as increased crash risk and occupant injury.
Recalls- Turn signal lens. Recall 24V913000 affects 6,963 vehicles due to undersized reflective surfaces on amber turn signals. The deficient reflectivity could make turn intentions less visible to others, increasing crash risk. Repair details are pending and interim owner notices were sent in January 2025.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V523000 impacts 825 vehicles with Hehr 6400 Series windows where the adhesive bonding the vented portion may fail. This detachment raises crash or injury risks. Dealers will inspect and replace vents if needed at no charge; notification letters were mailed in September 2021.
- Secondary egress window missing. Recall 16V176000 involves 133 vehicles that mistakenly have a vented window installed instead of an emergency egress window in the rear wall. Absence of proper escape route increases injury or death risk during emergencies. Dealers will replace vented windows with egress windows free of charge, starting May 2016.
- Brake hydraulic control unit defect. Recall 17V846000 covers 52 vehicles with Ford chassis and ABS systems where HECUs may lack valve block ball plugs. This defect can cause brake fluid leaks or air ingestion, extending stopping distances and raising crash risk. Ford dealers will inspect and repair at no cost beginning January 2018.
- Windshield roller shade malfunction. Recall 18V768000 includes 4,790 vehicles with driver-side motorized windshield shades that may unroll unexpectedly while driving, blocking visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a fastener to prevent this issue starting November 2018.
- Excess seat belts installed. Recall 16V419000 affects 9 vehicles where two seat belts were installed on a rear-facing dinette seat allowing up to eight passengers, exceeding the GVWR. Overloading increases crash risk. Dealers will remove extra seat belts free of charge; owner notices began in July 2016.
Owners with multiple repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consumers should consider consulting legal resources if they encounter ongoing issues regarding vehicle safety or reliability.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
12772
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
6963 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inadequately reflective turn signals can make it difficult for other drivers to see when the vehicle intends to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
825 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
4790 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
52 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
133 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Georgetown recreational vehicles, model GTA369XLF, manufactured from December 8, 2014, through March 22, 2016. A vented window was installed in the rear wall of the vehicle instead of a secondary egress window.
Risk: Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
9 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Georgetown motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, through May 9, 2016. These vehicles were accidentally equipped with two seat belt assemblies on the rear-facing dinette seat, allowing the vehicle to transport up to eight passengers instead of six passengers as the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) was based on.
Risk: With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.