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2017 Forest River Georgetown recalls (6)

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Forest River Georgetown. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

6recalls

7owner complaints

1+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Forest River Georgetown. Check your Georgetown by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Forest River Georgetown recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V913000
Jun 12, 2024Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will replace the turn signal, and bulb, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1875.
Full recall details for 24V913000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 21V523000
Sep 7, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
Full recall details for 21V523000 →
Visibility · NHTSA 18V768000
Oct 31, 2018Visibility
Problem
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.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
Full recall details for 18V768000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V846000
Dec 28, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Problem
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.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.
Full recall details for 17V846000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 16V419000
Sep 6, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
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.
Fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.
Full recall details for 16V419000 →
Structure · NHTSA 16V176000
Mar 29, 2016Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Problem
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.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.
Full recall details for 16V176000 →

2017 Forest River Georgetown complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Georgetown. Forest River has issued at least 1 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Structure5
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Wheels1

Service bulletins by component

Structure (1)

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Georgetown. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“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 ([removed], MILFORD, DE 19963) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PART MISSING FROM THE ROOF.”
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNJul 17, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11339980
“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.”
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNMay 30, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11326615
“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.”
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNJan 10, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11298414
“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.”
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNSep 16, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11255882
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GENERATOR FOR THE RV DID NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.”
2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNNov 13, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11045775

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2017 Forest River Georgetown recalls (6)

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Forest River Georgetown. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

6recalls

7owner complaints

1+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Forest River Georgetown. Check your Georgetown by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Forest River Georgetown recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V913000

Jun 12, 2024Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signal, and bulb, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1875.

Full recall details for 24V913000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 21V523000

Sep 7, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

Full recall details for 21V523000 →

Visibility · NHTSA 18V768000

Oct 31, 2018Visibility

Problem: 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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.

Full recall details for 18V768000 →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V846000

Dec 28, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Problem: 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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.

Full recall details for 17V846000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 16V419000

Sep 6, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: 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.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will remove the extra seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05312016-0204.

Full recall details for 16V419000 →

Structure · NHTSA 16V176000

Mar 29, 2016Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit

Problem: 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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vented window and install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-03232016-0151.

Full recall details for 16V176000 →

2017 Forest River Georgetown complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Structure5

Engine2

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Electrical System1

Visibility/Wiper1

Wheels1

Service bulletins by component

Structure (1)

What people reported

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Georgetown. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“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 ([removed], MILFORD, DE 19963) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PART MISSING FROM THE ROOF.”

2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNJul 17, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11339980

“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.”

2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNMay 30, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11326615

“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.”

2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNJan 10, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11298414

“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.”

2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNSep 16, 2019

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11255882

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GENERATOR FOR THE RV DID NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.”

2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWNNov 13, 2017

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11045775

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.