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Forest River GEORGETOWN recalls by model year

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Key facts

133 owner complaints analyzed

33 distinct recall campaigns

10,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 to 2025 model years. Data updated: . 80 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2009
3
2010
3
2011
4
2012
3
2013
4
2014
5
2015
3
2016
4
2017
6
2018
5
2019
7
2020
6
2021
4
2022
3
2023
2
2024
2
2025
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20093
20103
20114
20123
20134
20145
20153
20164
20176
20185
20197
20206
20214
20223
20232
20242
20251

2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2015: 3; 2016: 4; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 7; 2020: 6; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 1

Year-by-year records

Forest River GEORGETOWN model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199701Not available
1998110
199932+1
200043+1
200175+2
2002650
2003550
2004104-1
200553-1
200602-1
2007320
200853+1
2009330
2010730
201174+1
201293-1
201364+1
201455+1
201533-2
201634+1
201776+2
201845-1
201947+2
2020106-1
202154-2
202223-1
202332-1
2024420
202521-1

Recall history

33 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

07V085000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2007-03-05 (March 5, 2007) · Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,

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99V165002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Reported: 1999-11-16 (November 16, 1999) · Model years: 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence: THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

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03V347000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Reported: 2003-09-17 (September 17, 2003) · Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

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09V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported: 2009-04-03 (April 3, 2009) · Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence: THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

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02V296000 · Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights:Switch

Reported: 2002-11-07 (November 7, 2002) · Model years: 2001, 2002

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON EITHER A FORD OR WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE POWER FEED FOR THE FOG LAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN MIS-WIRED.

Consequence: NORMAL USE OF THE FOG LIGHTS COULD CAUSE THE DIODE IN THE RADIO CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. OWNERS ARE ASKED TO NOT USE THE FOG LIGHTS UNTIL THIS SITUATION IS CORRECTED. ALTHOUGH THE GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOMES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS, THE WIRING FOR THE FOG LIGHTS IS IN THE DASH HARNESS, AND THEREFORE, CONTAINS THE DEFECT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE PART OF THE DASH HARNESS THAT CONTAINS THIS WIRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-1892.

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10V454000 · Equipment

Reported: 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010) · Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

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08V346000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2008-07-07 (July 7, 2008) · Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

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04V276000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Reported: 2004-06-01 (June 1, 2004) · Model years: 2004

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

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08V664000 · Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Reported: 2008-12-16 (December 16, 2008) · Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 1,003 MY 2007-2009 GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOMES. THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM HAS LOOSENED AND IS ABLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE DOOR TRIM DETACHES, IT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RESECURE THE TRIM WITH ADDITIONAL FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7600.

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15V798000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2015-11-25 (November 25, 2015) · Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.

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24V913000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Reported: 2024-12-06 (December 6, 2024) · Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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."

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

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12V200000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Reported: 2012-05-08 (May 8, 2012) · Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 GEORGETOWN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE GEAR SHIFTER’S CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.

Consequence: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INCREASES THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE IS LEFT IN GEAR, SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL LEADING TO A CRASH OR INJURY TO A BYSTANDER.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. FOREST RIVER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-295-8749.

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10V595000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2010-12-02 (December 2, 2010) · Model years: 2011

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GEORGETOWN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS". THE FABRICS USED IN WINDOW TREATMENTS, WINDOW VALANCES, DRAPERY, AND BED SPREADS ARE NOT TREATED WITH FLAME RETARDANT.

Consequence: FAILURE TO HAVE THE FABRIC TREATED WITH FLAME RETARDANT IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE COULD CAUSE THE FABRIC TO BURN FASTER INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE SENDING REPLACEMENT PARTS TO THE DEALERS WITH FABRIC ALREADY TREATED WITH FLAME RETARDANT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-206-7605.

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13V203000 · Equipment

Reported: 2013-05-17 (May 17, 2013) · Model years: 2013, 2014

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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14V449000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2014-07-23 (July 23, 2014) · Model years: 2013, 2014

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.

Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

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21V523000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Structure

Reported: 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021) · Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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.

Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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.

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16V176000 · Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit

Reported: 2016-03-29 (March 29, 2016) · Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

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.

Consequence: Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

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15V726000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 2015-11-03 (November 3, 2015) · Model years: 2016

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown, and Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to October 22, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.

Consequence: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-392-3673. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.

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16V419000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2016-06-09 (June 9, 2016) · Model years: 2017

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.

Consequence: With the extra passengers, the GVWR may be exceeded and the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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17V846000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Reported: 2017-12-28 (December 28, 2017) · Model years: 2017, 2018

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.

Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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18V768000 · Visibility

Reported: 2018-10-31 (October 31, 2018) · Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019

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.

Consequence: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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18V080000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2018-01-30 (January 30, 2018) · Model years: 2018

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.

Consequence: 18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.

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18V234000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | Structure:Body:Door

Reported: 2018-04-12 (April 12, 2018) · Model years: 2018, 2019

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.

Consequence: If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.

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19V192000 · Equipment

Reported: 2019-03-08 (March 8, 2019) · Model years: 2019

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence: If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.

Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.

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19V481000 · Equipment

Reported: 2019-06-21 (June 21, 2019) · Model years: 2019, 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.

Consequence: If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.

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20V030000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings

Reported: 2020-01-20 (January 20, 2020) · Model years: 2019, 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator.

Consequence: If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the LP line away from the burn chamber, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1125.

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24V103000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2024-02-12 (February 12, 2024) · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the LPG tank becoming dislodged and damaged.

Consequence: A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1736.

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19V891000 · Trailer Hitches

Reported: 2019-12-13 (December 13, 2019) · Model years: 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.

Consequence: If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.

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19V901000 · Trailer Hitches

Reported: 2019-12-18 (December 18, 2019) · Model years: 2020

MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2020 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes that they modified. The trailer hitch bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the hitch bolts to loosen.

Consequence: If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Forest River dealers will properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.

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20V605000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2020-10-02 (October 2, 2020) · Model years: 2021

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.

Consequence: If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.

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23V262000 · Equipment

Reported: 2023-04-13 (April 13, 2023) · Model years: 2021

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.

Consequence: Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.

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22V556000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2022-07-29 (July 29, 2022) · Model years: 2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

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24V771000 · Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Reported: 2024-11-08 (November 8, 2024) · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Ahara, Entrada, 2022-2025 FR3, Georgetown, 2021-2023 Dynamax Isata, 2021-2025 Encore, Mirada, Pursuit, 2025 Sportscoach, V-Cruise, V-Sport, V-Tour, 2023 Sunseeker, and 2024-2025 V-RV motorhomes, equipped with General Electric air conditioners with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.

Consequence: An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the soft start, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Encore, Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach customer service at 1-574-825-8212, Isata customer service at 574-262-3474, Georgetown, FR3, and Sunseeker customer service at 574-206-7600, Ahara and Entrada customer service at 574-264-6664, and V-Cruise, V-RV, V-Sport, and V-Tour customer service at 574-617-6408. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1839.

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Data completeness

133 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.

60.2%Usable mileage80 / 133 records
97.7%Valid incident date130 / 133 records
100.0%Valid filing date133 / 133 records
97.7%Ordered incident and filing dates130 / 133 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Structure:Body
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111.1%
ODI 10894395 · 34,000 mi

BODY TO SIDEWALL SCREWS SHEARING OFF FROM FRAME. BODY WILL DROP 1IN. TO 2IN. FROM FRAME. CAN ALSO SEE THE GROUND BY YOUR LEFT FOOT FROM DRIVER SIDE OR FROM RIGHT FOOT IF ON PASSENGER SIDE. GAP CAN BE A MUST AS 1IN. FROM INSIDE WALL TO FLOORBOARD. SCREWS NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH LARGER BOLTS AND NUTS.

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116.7%
ODI 10825663 · 19,317 mi

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 O…

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120.0%
ODI 11004039 · 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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266.7%
ODI 10929929 · 20,000 mi

ENTRY DOOR LATCH FAILED TRAPPING OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 2015 MOTORHOME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. LATCH IS MANUFACTURED BY TRIMARK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED IN THE PAST YEAR. DURING PREVIOUS INCIDENT (APRIL 2015), THE MANUFACTURER (TRIMARK) REPLACED THE ITEM BUT DID NOT ADMIT RESPONSIBILITY.

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133.3%
ODI 11129256 · 11,000 mi

THE ROOF IS CRACKING ON THE CORNER RADIUS

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571.4%
ODI 11002391

RV HAS ONLY ONE SLIDE BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL FALL OUT AT ANYTIME AFTER CAMPINGWORLD REPLACED MOTOR AND INSTALLED LONGER CARPET DUE TO FLOOR COMING UP NOW WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING WATER AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE EVEN AFTER RESEALING. MORE MINOR INTERIOR ISSUES Q& C ISSUES. ALL THIS AFTER 3 WEEKS OLD AND I'VE ONLY PUT 300 MILES ON IT.

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250.0%
ODI 11133170 · 2,500 mi

ROOF IS LEAKING IN MULTIPLE AREAS.

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125.0%
ODI 11317028 · 3,415 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SLID FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE EXITING THE RV, THE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED FAILED TO RISE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT MOLDING WAS PEELING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO MC GEORGE RV LOCATED AT (11525 SUNSHADE LN ASHLAND, VA 23005) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,415. *DT*JB*DT*JB

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110.0%
ODI 11482191

Weld seams broken on battery shelf which holds 4 27D Batteries. If I had not noticed this problem the batteries would have fallen to the road below, and possibly cause injury.

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ODI 11767843

Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system. The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance. We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch s…

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114.3%
ODI 11072141 · 4,500 mi

IN 2013 WE WERE TRAVELING TO TEXAS ON INTERSTATE 10 IN LOUISIANA WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND HARSE VIBRATION IN THE RV WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE AND LOOKED UNDER THE RV TO SEE A PIECE OF STEEL WEDGED UNDER THE RV AND SHEARING ITSELF INTO THE ASPHALT. WE WERE ABLE TO REMOVE IT WITH SOME DIFFICULTY PUT IT IN THE RV AND CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP TERRIFIED OF WHAT WAS WRONG. WE CALLED FOREST RIVER AND EMAILED THE ATTACHED PICTURES AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS WAS. WE TOOK IT TO RON HOOVERS IN ROCKPORT, TX TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT …

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233.3%
ODI 10660327 · 7,181 mi

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 A…

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133.3%
ODI 11490865

The fiberglass roof is separated on the passenger side. The separation is above the passenger side window, approximately 2 feet from the outer edge of the roof. There is also a crunchy sound when pressed against the coach. This area is not any of the curved outer edge.

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ODI 11556136

Owners of a 2020 Georgetown GT Series 34H5 reported cracks at the welds and at the 90 degree bend in the rear (right when facing) propane tank mounting bracket. This is an ASME tank that I believe can contain 19.5 actual gallons of propane. There were also reports on the Georgetown RV Owners Group on Facebook of cracks in the welds on the front propane bracket. One post reported that an owner of a Georgetown had a tank that one side had dropped completely when driving. There was also a post shared from another group where a Georgetown FR3 may…

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440.0%
ODI 11475083

Windshield developed a stress crack starting at the bottom-center, and is growing vertically. Several other owners have reported the same issue, originating in the same exact spot. Some have reported that the original windshield was too large and, consequently, did not leave sufficient room for caulking at the bottom. Others have reported that a defect in the vehicle's dash causes it to press against the windshield. This has been reported to the factory by numerous other owners, and the factory refuses to correct the issue.

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240.0%
ODI 11504998 · 500 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford F59 chassis. The contact stated that while operating the RV, the suspension was extremely unstable making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle. Additionally, while driving over bumps in the roadway, the RV would sway from side to side. The contact indicated that the GVW of the RV exceeded the weight limit for the chassis, causing the driver’s side of the RV to sag approximately 3 inches. The contact stated that all four wheels were sitting on the bump stops of the …

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150.0%
ODI 11504234

The windshield has started cracking due to a seal defect. The crack started on the bottom driver's side. Upon inspection of the crack it was discovered that the seal on the interior of the windshield is defective, it sinks down unlike the rest of the seal. Note that after an online search it was found that other georgetown owners have had the same problem in the same area of the windshield. I since contacted Forest river Inc. and explained to them that the windshield has cracked and that it wasn't damaged by a rock or other debris. And that I…

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250.0%
ODI 11710240

Component: Interior trim – driver-side sofa/dinette slide Georgetown 2024 5 Series 36B5 Complaint Description: The driver-side sofa/dinette slide trim in my 2024 Georgetown 5 Series 36B5 has detached and fallen into the coach interior on two separate occasions, creating a serious safety hazard. The first incident occurred while the vehicle was stationary. The trim fell inside the coach and narrowly missed my two-year-old child. This could have resulted in serious injury. The unit was repaired by Camping World under warranty. The second inc…

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150.0%
ODI 11754358

Catastrophic failure of the Lippert hitch - this is the second hitch issue - last fall the c channel failed causing the hitch to bottom out. Forest River had this fixed through Motor Home Specialists in Alvarado TX.

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
114.3%
ODI 10684277

POOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF LIPPERT CO. 3 STEP AUTOMATIC COACH STEP BRAND OF MOTOR HOME ELECTRIC STEPS. THESE STEPS ARE PRONE TO BREAKING BOLTS THAT RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT OF THE STEPS WHILE HEADING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, OR WORSE AS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND I SUMMER OF 2014 THE BOLTS BREAK WHILE STEPPING ON THE STEPS TO ENTER OR EXIT THE MOTOR HOME CAUSING UNEXPECTED HEAD FIRST FALLS. *TR

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111.1%
ODI 10472326 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SLIDE-OUT OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HIGH DRAWING WAS LEAKING OIL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE HIGH DRAWING LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 08/29/12*LJ UPDATED 11/14/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THEIR BEDROOM SLIDEOUT EXTENDED…

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440.0%
ODI 11524154

Two owners of Forest River Georgetown Class A motorhomes, one a 2020 model year and one a 2022 model year, reported on a forum that one of the two brackets holding their 24.5 gallon water capacity ASME propane tank in place had its tack welds break, allowing one end of the tank to drop so far it was visible by passing cars. Both reported they were flagged down by people passing them. (The end of the propane tank likely was bouncing up and down on the remaining bracket.) Both used a strap to hold the tank in place until the bracket could be re-…

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120.0%
ODI 11755189 · 21,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford Motorhome Chassis. While on a road trip, the contact, his wife, and two children became ill from the PolyHyde vinyl seats that were factory installed and bolted down in the RV. The contact stated that the seats were deteriorating and released a powdery substance, causing his eyes to water, coughing, and respiratory issues. The contact's son was diagnosed with bronchitis and had a rash on the chest. The contact’s daughter had a cough and runny nose. The contact's wife had hi…

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150.0%
ODI 11635798

“Frameless”, rear, fixed, upper window pane (Lippert brand), detached from its bonding and flew off the motorhome while in motion on the highway. Fortunately no one was struck with this. Unable to retrieve since we never knew exactly where and when it happened..

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133.3%
ODI 11728244 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted…

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150.0%
ODI 11658287 · 1,200 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was grey smoke coming from the A/C unit, and the A/C unit was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the A/C unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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Visibility:Windshield
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133.3%
ODI 11673683

When parked and level at a campsite the windshield cracked from the bottom up. You can not feel the crack on the inside or outside of the glass and nothing hit it. The RV had been parked and leveled in the same exact spot for 9 days, when we woke up on day 10 the crack was there.

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Equipment
114.3%
ODI 10395636 · 3,500 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW GEORGETOWN 300S MOTOR HOME WITH A ROOM SLIDE OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. OVER THE SLIDE OUT IS AN AWNING SOMETIMES CALLED A TOPPER THAT IS ROLLED VERY COMPACTLY WITH A TORSION SPRING WHEN TRAVELING. UNDER CERTAIN WIND CONDITIONS (30 MPH WIND FROM LEFT AT 60 MILES PER HOUR FORWARD COACH SPEED) THE TOPPER WILL VIOLENTLY UNROLL, IMPACTING THE MOTOR COACH CABIN, AND RESULTING WITH VERY LOUD WIND NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE AN IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. STOPPING VERY QUICKLY CLEARS THE PROBLEM YET SERIOUSLY DISRUPTS ADJACENT VEHIC…

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120.0%
ODI 11004039 · 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 11582989

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.

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ODI 11728244 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted…

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125.0%
ODI 11678211 · 2,400 mi

The contact 2024 Forest River Georgetown built on a 2023 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the motorhome was parked, the contact stated that earlier in the day a low-voltage error code was displayed on the air conditioner display unit. The Forest River RV dealer in Katy, Texas was contacted and instructed the contact to bring the motor home to the location for an inspection. The contact stated that later that same evening, the contact and his wife noticed and abnormal sound coming from the A/C and black smoke coming from the air condit…

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Service Brakes
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ODI 10467663 · 2,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 33TS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RETURN HOSES WERE FAULTY AND HE FEARED THEY COULD CAUSE A FIRE AS THEY WERE BULGING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE ALSO NOTICED BUBBLES IN THE HOSES AND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE HOSES WOULD NOT FRACTURE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,800.

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222.2%
ODI 10810441 · 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY BRAKES FIRST APPEARED SOFT, THEN I RECEIVED A LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING. AFTER ADDING BRAKE FLUID, THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN ABOUT 20 MILES. TOOK THE UNIT TO A MECHANIC WHO FOUND THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE DUE TO CORROSION (FROM THE OUTSIDE - IN) RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED IN MULTIPLE PLACES, IT WAS A MIRACLE A DISASTER DID NOT HAPPEN WITH THIS UNIT! I DO NOT DRIVE THE UNIT ON SALT COVERED ROADS, IT IS WINTERIZED AND PARKED ALL WINTER. I ALSO DO NOT LIVE IN AN AREA WI…

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ODI 11616099

At 60mph, the "Service Advancetrac" warning message comes on, along with the ABS and Traction Control warning lights. Cruise control is then inoperable as is Hill Start Assist. The problem persists even after extended periods of the vehicle being shut off, and immediately returns when 60mph is achieved. Multiple attempts to repair at the Ford dealership have failed, and the Ford Commercial Truck Center said this problem may take a few months to remedy if at all should they take it in for more service. Ford Motorhome service says this is a uniqu…

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ODI 10929428 · 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE RV. THE SMOKE DISSIPATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 02/03/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED TRANSFER SWITCH FAILED, HINGES FRT DOOR, CABINETS, SLIDE OUT SOFA CHAIR FA…

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116.7%
ODI 10605447 · 4,200 mi

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

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114.3%
ODI 11298414 · 7,000 mi

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 …

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150.0%
ODI 11658287 · 1,200 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was grey smoke coming from the A/C unit, and the A/C unit was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the A/C unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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Suspension
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111.1%
ODI 11430601

The sidewall on the passenger side broke free from the frame. Inadequate screws were used to fasten the sidewall to the frame and they were sheared off. This resulted in a gap between the floor and sidewall, with the pavement evident below, while travelling at 60 mph down the highway. The floor appears to be dropping. I believe this to be an engineering design flaw. Of note, this happened suddenly with no warning while travelling down the highway. I am reporting this as a Canadian resident because this RV was manufactured in the USA. Your …

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120.0%
ODI 11326008 · 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWERVED, SHOOK AND BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND WHEN BEING PASSED BY LARGER VEHICLES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER BOB LEDFORD RV MOTOR WORLD LOCATED AT 198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.

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220.0%
ODI 11416799 · 4,000 mi

THE SWAY BAR ON MY RV SITTING ON THE FORD F53 CHASSIS BOLTS CAME OUT 3 OF THE 4 AND TORE THE BRAKE LINE IN HALF (POSSIBLY ONLY THE ABS LINE). THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO FIX A LOT OF THEIR QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES. THIS COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE THOUGH. CONSUMER HAS ATTACHED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS WITH SWAY BAR IS MISSING BOLTS ON EACH SIDE OF MOUNTING BRACKETS, WHICH CAUSED THE SWAY BAR TO PINCH IN HALF OF ABS LINE.

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120.0%
ODI 11431854

The rear suspension. sway bar brackets are loose from factory or work their way loose. i lost my bracket and bolts as i entered the campground in the motorhome discovered this and discovered the other side was loose as well. this piece could have came off while at highway speed and caused injury to others as well as caused myself to have a tire failure , not to mention the danger of the swaybar not working correctly when driving the motorhome.

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133.3%
ODI 11748344

Drivers side rear sway bar bracket missing. Can cause stability issues in evasive maneuvers to avoid an accident. Parts falling off vehicle can cause damage to other vehicles

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Structure:Body8,700–25,486 mi17,359 mi20
ODI 10668405 · 25,314 mi

WHILE EXITING I10 IN CASA GRANDE AZ, I HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING HAD HIT MY MOTORHOME. WHEN I INVESTIGATED THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE SIDE MOLDING, I FOUND THAT 6 OF THE 7 SCREWS THAT ATTACH THE SIDE WALL OF THE MOTORHOME TO THE FLOOR HAD EITHER BROKEN, STRIPPED, RUSTED AND JUST WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. TWO OF THE SCREWS THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SCREWED INTO THE BOX FRAME, WEREN'T EVEN SCREWED INTO IT. I BELONG TO THE FOREST RIVER FORUM, AND I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR

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ODI 10816226 · 26,000 mi

THE SIDE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY MOTORHOME HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION IF BODY FLEX THAT CAUSES THE FLOOR TO MOVE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND KEEPS FAILING THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE FOREST RIVER MOTORHOMES AND ALMOST EVERYONE ACORDING TO THE FOREST RIVER FAN SITE HAS FAILED IN THE SAME WAY THIS NEED TO BE RECALLED AS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE LOOSE WALLS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IT STARTS WITH THE WALL MAKING A CRACKING SOUND THEN THE 6 SHEETMETAL SCREWS T…

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ODI 10853577 · 40,000 mi

THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE WALLS SEPARATING FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO BECOME UNSTABLE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FOREST RIVER AND MINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WITH THE PROBLEM RESURFACING AGAIN AND AGAIN . IT HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH AND NORMAL AWAY SURFACE NOT FROM GOING OFF ROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT AND EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO A FATAL CRASH CHECK THE FOREST RIVER MESSAGE BOARD THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO MOST FOREST RIVER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES THAT WERE MADE AFTER 2007 AYHELP WITH THIS PROBLEM…

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Unknown Or Other4,500–16,000 mi7,181 mi5
ODI 10816226 · 26,000 mi

THE SIDE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY MOTORHOME HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION IF BODY FLEX THAT CAUSES THE FLOOR TO MOVE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND KEEPS FAILING THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE FOREST RIVER MOTORHOMES AND ALMOST EVERYONE ACORDING TO THE FOREST RIVER FAN SITE HAS FAILED IN THE SAME WAY THIS NEED TO BE RECALLED AS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE LOOSE WALLS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IT STARTS WITH THE WALL MAKING A CRACKING SOUND THEN THE 6 SHEETMETAL SCREWS T…

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ODI 11072141 · 4,500 mi

IN 2013 WE WERE TRAVELING TO TEXAS ON INTERSTATE 10 IN LOUISIANA WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND HARSE VIBRATION IN THE RV WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE AND LOOKED UNDER THE RV TO SEE A PIECE OF STEEL WEDGED UNDER THE RV AND SHEARING ITSELF INTO THE ASPHALT. WE WERE ABLE TO REMOVE IT WITH SOME DIFFICULTY PUT IT IN THE RV AND CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP TERRIFIED OF WHAT WAS WRONG. WE CALLED FOREST RIVER AND EMAILED THE ATTACHED PICTURES AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS WAS. WE TOOK IT TO RON HOOVERS IN ROCKPORT, TX TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT …

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ODI 10660327 · 7,181 mi

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 A…

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Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer1,200–21,000 mi3,000 mi5
ODI 10251457 · 32,500 mi

WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR

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ODI 10472326 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SLIDE-OUT OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HIGH DRAWING WAS LEAKING OIL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE HIGH DRAWING LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 08/29/12*LJ UPDATED 11/14/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THEIR BEDROOM SLIDEOUT EXTENDED…

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ODI 11755189 · 21,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford Motorhome Chassis. While on a road trip, the contact, his wife, and two children became ill from the PolyHyde vinyl seats that were factory installed and bolted down in the RV. The contact stated that the seats were deteriorating and released a powdery substance, causing his eyes to water, coughing, and respiratory issues. The contact's son was diagnosed with bronchitis and had a rash on the chest. The contact’s daughter had a cough and runny nose. The contact's wife had hi…

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Visibility:Windshield3,625–8,250 mi4,500 mi8
ODI 10068672 · 6,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A TWO PIECE FRONT WINDSHIELD THAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE CENTER PARTITION. THIS CAUSED THE GLASS TO FALL DOWN INSIDE OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

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ODI 10088823 · 2,500 mi

I PRUCHASED A 2002 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME FROM SUN COAST RV IN BRUNSWICK GA. I TOOK THE MOTOR HOME INTO JACKSONVILLE DEALER TO GET SOME MINOR THINGS FIXED. THE SEAL AROUND THE WINDOWS HAS SHRUNK AND ALLOW AIR TO COME THRU THE WINDOW. THE TECH AT SUNCOAST APPLIED SILACONE AROUND THE WINDOW AND SAID THAT THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I NOTICED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE SEALS HAD SHRUNK AGAIN ALLOWING MORE AIR TO COME IN. I RECALLED SUNCOAST IN JAX TO ALERT THEM OF THE PROBLEM AND TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEM BY REPLACIN…

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ODI 10456171 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY SHATTERED WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT GLASS DEALER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED 14 DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER THE REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE GLASS DEALER STATED THAT THERE MAY BE A DEFECT WITH THE FRAME AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000....UPDATED 06/05/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN WHEN HE RECEIVED THE RV.…

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Equipment3,125–13,700 mi6,650 mi6
ODI 10191380 · 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15000. THE CONTACT IS COMPLAINING THAT DOMETIC STATED THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE APRIL 2007. THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE AND THE REFRIDGERATOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NO FAILURE HAS OCCURRED.

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ODI 10257548 · 20,100 mi

I HAD A 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME THAT WAS DESTROYED BY A FIRE THAT WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN A DOMETIC RV REFRIGERATOR. I WAS UNAWARE OF A RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE FIRE. I RECEIVED AN OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC 9 DAYS AFTER THE FIRE HAD HAPPENED. THE LOCAL FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE AND A FIRE INSPECTOR SPECIALIST HEARD B Y MY INSURANCE COMPANY BOTH CONCLUDED THE REFRIGERATOR STARTED THE FIRE. ONCE I NEW WHAT TO LOOK FOR, I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE MENTIONED IN THE RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK SOME PICTURES…

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ODI 10395636 · 3,500 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW GEORGETOWN 300S MOTOR HOME WITH A ROOM SLIDE OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. OVER THE SLIDE OUT IS AN AWNING SOMETIMES CALLED A TOPPER THAT IS ROLLED VERY COMPACTLY WITH A TORSION SPRING WHEN TRAVELING. UNDER CERTAIN WIND CONDITIONS (30 MPH WIND FROM LEFT AT 60 MILES PER HOUR FORWARD COACH SPEED) THE TOPPER WILL VIOLENTLY UNROLL, IMPACTING THE MOTOR COACH CABIN, AND RESULTING WITH VERY LOUD WIND NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE AN IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. STOPPING VERY QUICKLY CLEARS THE PROBLEM YET SERIOUSLY DISRUPTS ADJACENT VEHIC…

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Service Brakes12,950–37,500 mi20,070 mi7
ODI 10610669 · 44,127 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY RV TO CAMPING WORLD TO HAVE MY STABILIZING JACKS REPAIRED I NOTICE A DRAG. I STOPPED AND CHECKED BUT DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING AT THE TIME. I CONTINUED TO CAMPING WORLD AND AS I TURNED INTO THERE PARKING LOT I HAD ALL I COULD TO STOP MY RV BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING. WHEN I GOT OUT 3 OF MY WHEEL RIMS WERE HOT AND YOU COULD SMELL THEM. I TOLD THE SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEY AGREED. IN FACT WHEN THEY DROVE IT AROUND TO THE SERVICE AREA THEY HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP IT BEFORE HITTING A WALL. AFTER FIXING MY JACKS I HAD T…

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ODI 11002552 · 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTOR HOME, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOUR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFO…

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ODI 10643442 · 5,900 mi

STARTED TO DRIVE MY 2008 MOTORHOME, WHICH HAS THE R26 WORKHORSE UFO CHASSIS, WHEN THE DASH LIT UP WITH ABS LIGHT, AUTO PARK LIGHT, HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE, ETC.. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND THE MOTORHOME LOCKED UP INSTANTLY AND WILL NOT MOVE. I CALLED A SERVICE CENTER AND THEY STATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE MERITOR / WABCO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ONCE IT FAILS IT APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKES INSTANTLY, GLAD I WASN'T GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

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Electrical System3,400–14,000 mi7,000 mi7
ODI 10294423 · 16,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH S.C. THIS SUMMER, WE HAD THE TURN SIGNALS AND THE FLASHERS QUIT WORKING ON OUR 2003 GEORGETOWN MOTORHOME BY FOREST RIVER. WE HAD THIS PROBLEM LOOKED AT IN MYRTLE BEACH BY A WORKHORSE APPROVED GARAGE. WE FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD AND WAS TOLD BY THE GARAGE THAT THEY REPLACE SEVERAL OF THE TURN SIGNAL UNITS A YEAR. BEING UNABLE TO SIGNAL FOR LANE CHANGE OR TURNS MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. WE CONTACTED WORKHORSE AND WAS TOLD THE MOTORHOME IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THIS IS NOT AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I…

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ODI 10161504 · 2,600 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW MOTORHOME IN 2/06 AND IT HAS JUST SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC ON US IN 5/06 (IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP FOR A WEEK) & 6/06. WE LOST ABILITY TO STEER AND TO BRAKE, SO IT'S HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. IT'S IN A FORD REPAIR SHOP AGAIN, TODAY IS THE 11TH DAY, & THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, SO IT PROBABLY WON'T BE FIXED RIGHT AGAIN!!!!*JB

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ODI 11353056 · 46,211 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS PRODUCED BY A ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEING PINCHED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME OF THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range4,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10853577 · 40,000 mi

THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE WALLS SEPARATING FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO BECOME UNSTABLE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FOREST RIVER AND MINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WITH THE PROBLEM RESURFACING AGAIN AND AGAIN . IT HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH AND NORMAL AWAY SURFACE NOT FROM GOING OFF ROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT AND EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO A FATAL CRASH CHECK THE FOREST RIVER MESSAGE BOARD THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO MOST FOREST RIVER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES THAT WERE MADE AFTER 2007 AYHELP WITH THIS PROBLEM…

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ODI 11326008 · 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SWERVED, SHOOK AND BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND WHEN BEING PASSED BY LARGER VEHICLES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER BOB LEDFORD RV MOTOR WORLD LOCATED AT 198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.

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ODI 11416799 · 4,000 mi

THE SWAY BAR ON MY RV SITTING ON THE FORD F53 CHASSIS BOLTS CAME OUT 3 OF THE 4 AND TORE THE BRAKE LINE IN HALF (POSSIBLY ONLY THE ABS LINE). THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO FIX A LOT OF THEIR QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES. THIS COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE THOUGH. CONSUMER HAS ATTACHED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS WITH SWAY BAR IS MISSING BOLTS ON EACH SIDE OF MOUNTING BRACKETS, WHICH CAUSED THE SWAY BAR TO PINCH IN HALF OF ABS LINE.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

24V913000 · 2024-12-0624V771000 · 2024-11-083 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-11024V771000

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2024-12124V913000
ODI 11629509

While I was driving the motorhome on a narrow highway pulled over as soon as i came to a exit when the check engine light started flashing. I immediately pulled over as soon as it was safe and the code read failure on #1 fuel injector. I pulled into a campground and had the motorhome towed to a repair garage since it was not driveable the engine had a knock and did not want to do any damage to the engine . After getting it diagnosed it now needs a new engine the failed fuel injector caused sever damage to the piston. The motorhome only has 2…

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2025-013None
ODI 11635858

On [XXX] while driving down [XXX] in Jacksonville Fl my living room/dinning room slide fully extended. No prior warning was given. after getting to the side of the road we called a mobile rv tech. He checked everything and found a code for the parking brake not set. Going down the road it would not be set. We found a way to over ride the slide and get it back in. We left the power to both slides unplugged so it could not happen again. After arriving at our destination we plugged the slides back in and they worked fine. After a couple of hours …

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ODI 11636210

Factory weight measurements show rear axle at 14,310 lbs (GAWR: 15,500 lbs). Adding required fluids (80 US gal fuel @ 480 lbs, 24.5 US gal LPG @ 103 lbs, 85 US gal fresh water @ 705 lbs, 10 US gal hot water @ 84 lbs) increases rear axle weight to 15,579 lbs, exceeding GAWR by 79 lbs before any cargo loading. This creates significant safety risks through axle overload during normal operation. Forest River now builds this model on 26000# chassis, validating the original chassis as inadequate. Suspension upgrade costs approximately $28,000 USD. Re…

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ODI 11635798

“Frameless”, rear, fixed, upper window pane (Lippert brand), detached from its bonding and flew off the motorhome while in motion on the highway. Fortunately no one was struck with this. Unable to retrieve since we never knew exactly where and when it happened..

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-051None
ODI 11658287 · 1,200 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was grey smoke coming from the A/C unit, and the A/C unit was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the A/C unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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2025-060None

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2025-071None
ODI 11673683

When parked and level at a campsite the windshield cracked from the bottom up. You can not feel the crack on the inside or outside of the glass and nothing hit it. The RV had been parked and leveled in the same exact spot for 9 days, when we woke up on day 10 the crack was there.

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2025-081None
ODI 11678211 · 2,400 mi

The contact 2024 Forest River Georgetown built on a 2023 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the motorhome was parked, the contact stated that earlier in the day a low-voltage error code was displayed on the air conditioner display unit. The Forest River RV dealer in Katy, Texas was contacted and instructed the contact to bring the motor home to the location for an inspection. The contact stated that later that same evening, the contact and his wife noticed and abnormal sound coming from the A/C and black smoke coming from the air condit…

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2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2025-121None
ODI 11706595

The contact owns a 2014 Forest River Georgetown RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V913000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the amber turn signal lens had an undersized reflective surface and did not comply with Fed…

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2026-011None
ODI 11710240

Component: Interior trim – driver-side sofa/dinette slide Georgetown 2024 5 Series 36B5 Complaint Description: The driver-side sofa/dinette slide trim in my 2024 Georgetown 5 Series 36B5 has detached and fallen into the coach interior on two separate occasions, creating a serious safety hazard. The first incident occurred while the vehicle was stationary. The trim fell inside the coach and narrowly missed my two-year-old child. This could have resulted in serious injury. The unit was repaired by Camping World under warranty. The second inc…

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2026-020None

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2026-031None
ODI 11728244 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted…

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-071None
ODI 11748344

Drivers side rear sway bar bracket missing. Can cause stability issues in evasive maneuvers to avoid an accident. Parts falling off vehicle can cause damage to other vehicles

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2026-082None
ODI 11755189 · 21,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown RV built on a 2020 Ford Motorhome Chassis. While on a road trip, the contact, his wife, and two children became ill from the PolyHyde vinyl seats that were factory installed and bolted down in the RV. The contact stated that the seats were deteriorating and released a powdery substance, causing his eyes to water, coughing, and respiratory issues. The contact's son was diagnosed with bronchitis and had a rash on the chest. The contact’s daughter had a cough and runny nose. The contact's wife had hi…

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ODI 11754358

Catastrophic failure of the Lippert hitch - this is the second hitch issue - last fall the c channel failed causing the hitch to bottom out. Forest River had this fixed through Motor Home Specialists in Alvarado TX.

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2026-091None
ODI 11767843

Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system. The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance. We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch s…

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2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022111
2023002
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022200
2023300

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentStructure:BodyUnknown Or OtherEquipment:Recreational Vehicle/TrailerVisibility:WindshieldEquipmentService BrakesElectrical SystemSuspension
Structure:Body—
3
ODI 11436222

I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.

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ODI 10816226 · 26,000 mi

THE SIDE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY MOTORHOME HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION IF BODY FLEX THAT CAUSES THE FLOOR TO MOVE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND KEEPS FAILING THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE FOREST RIVER MOTORHOMES AND ALMOST EVERYONE ACORDING TO THE FOREST RIVER FAN SITE HAS FAILED IN THE SAME WAY THIS NEED TO BE RECALLED AS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE LOOSE WALLS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IT STARTS WITH THE WALL MAKING A CRACKING SOUND THEN THE 6 SHEETMETAL SCREWS T…

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ODI 11767843

Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system. The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance. We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch s…

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00
1
ODI 11004039 · 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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0
1
ODI 11353056 · 46,211 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS PRODUCED BY A ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEING PINCHED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME OF THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

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1
ODI 10853577 · 40,000 mi

THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE WALLS SEPARATING FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO BECOME UNSTABLE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FOREST RIVER AND MINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WITH THE PROBLEM RESURFACING AGAIN AND AGAIN . IT HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH AND NORMAL AWAY SURFACE NOT FROM GOING OFF ROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT AND EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO A FATAL CRASH CHECK THE FOREST RIVER MESSAGE BOARD THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO MOST FOREST RIVER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES THAT WERE MADE AFTER 2007 AYHELP WITH THIS PROBLEM…

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Unknown Or Other
3
ODI 11436222

I leveled my RV and noticed that when the unit is on Jack’s it causes the tops of the front windows to bulge away from body.

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ODI 10816226 · 26,000 mi

THE SIDE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY MOTORHOME HAVE COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION IF BODY FLEX THAT CAUSES THE FLOOR TO MOVE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AND KEEPS FAILING THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE FOREST RIVER MOTORHOMES AND ALMOST EVERYONE ACORDING TO THE FOREST RIVER FAN SITE HAS FAILED IN THE SAME WAY THIS NEED TO BE RECALLED AS IT MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE LOOSE WALLS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IT STARTS WITH THE WALL MAKING A CRACKING SOUND THEN THE 6 SHEETMETAL SCREWS T…

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ODI 11767843

Our Forest River Georgetown 5 Series 36KB motorhome has experienced TWO separate failures involving the rear hitch/tow attachment system. The first failure occurred while towing our 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The hitch assembly/connection failed, the jeep almost became detached on 95. We pulled over and jeep crashed into RV. The motorhome and Jeep was repaired through our insurance/Good Sam assistance. We have now experienced a second failure involving the same general hitch/chassis attachment area. A weld/attachment connecting the hitch s…

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3
ODI 11635858

On [XXX] while driving down [XXX] in Jacksonville Fl my living room/dinning room slide fully extended. No prior warning was given. after getting to the side of the road we called a mobile rv tech. He checked everything and found a code for the parking brake not set. Going down the road it would not be set. We found a way to over ride the slide and get it back in. We left the power to both slides unplugged so it could not happen again. After arriving at our destination we plugged the slides back in and they worked fine. After a couple of hours …

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ODI 11555667

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 re…

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ODI 11570186

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)

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0
1
ODI 562905

ALL THE SCREWS IN THE DASH BOARD ARE STRIPPED.*JB

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000
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer0
3
ODI 11635858

On [XXX] while driving down [XXX] in Jacksonville Fl my living room/dinning room slide fully extended. No prior warning was given. after getting to the side of the road we called a mobile rv tech. He checked everything and found a code for the parking brake not set. Going down the road it would not be set. We found a way to over ride the slide and get it back in. We left the power to both slides unplugged so it could not happen again. After arriving at our destination we plugged the slides back in and they worked fine. After a couple of hours …

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ODI 11555667

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 re…

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ODI 11570186

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)

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1
ODI 11728244 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted…

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0
1
ODI 11658287 · 1,200 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was grey smoke coming from the A/C unit, and the A/C unit was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the A/C unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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0
Visibility:Windshield000—0000
Equipment
1
ODI 11004039 · 9,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MOTOR HOME'S STEPS WOULD NOT RETRACT OR DETRACT WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT TIED THE STEPS TO THE MOTOR HOME TO CONTINUE DRIVING. ARBORGAST REPAIR SHOP OF TIP, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECALLED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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1
ODI 562905

ALL THE SCREWS IN THE DASH BOARD ARE STRIPPED.*JB

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1
ODI 11728244 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Georgetown G7. The contact stated that while parked at the race track, the contact's daughter attempted to turn on the heating system, but it failed to turn on. A few seconds later, the heating unit suddenly caught fire. The contact immediately removed the plastic covering over the unit and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. People nearby assisted with their fire extinguisher. The cover on top of the unit had to be removed to completely extinguish the fire. The fire department was called and assisted…

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0—000
Service Brakes00000—00
Electrical System
1
ODI 11353056 · 46,211 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS PRODUCED BY A ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEING PINCHED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME OF THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

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0
1
ODI 11658287 · 1,200 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-53. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was grey smoke coming from the A/C unit, and the A/C unit was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the A/C unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.

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000—0
Suspension
1
ODI 10853577 · 40,000 mi

THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE WALLS SEPARATING FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION TO BECOME UNSTABLE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FOREST RIVER AND MINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE WITH THE PROBLEM RESURFACING AGAIN AND AGAIN . IT HAPPENED ON A SMOOTH AND NORMAL AWAY SURFACE NOT FROM GOING OFF ROAD OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT AND EVENTUALLY THIS WILL LEAD TO A FATAL CRASH CHECK THE FOREST RIVER MESSAGE BOARD THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO MOST FOREST RIVER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES THAT WERE MADE AFTER 2007 AYHELP WITH THIS PROBLEM…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

5 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 20,070 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10331056 · 10,000 mi

VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED TO FULLY RELEASE CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEATING, ABS SENSOR MELTING, BRAKE LINE DAMAGE AND BOILING BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF TROUBLE OTHER THAN EXTREMELY HOT WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND UPON BEING SET INTO MOTION THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE NARROWLY MISSED PEDESTRIANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY BEFORE BEING STOPPED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER AND PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS STATED ABOVE. …

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ODI 11002552 · 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTOR HOME, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOUR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFO…

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ODI 10643442 · 5,900 mi

STARTED TO DRIVE MY 2008 MOTORHOME, WHICH HAS THE R26 WORKHORSE UFO CHASSIS, WHEN THE DASH LIT UP WITH ABS LIGHT, AUTO PARK LIGHT, HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE, ETC.. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND THE MOTORHOME LOCKED UP INSTANTLY AND WILL NOT MOVE. I CALLED A SERVICE CENTER AND THEY STATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE MERITOR / WABCO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ONCE IT FAILS IT APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKES INSTANTLY, GLAD I WASN'T GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

4 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 6,510 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11629509

While I was driving the motorhome on a narrow highway pulled over as soon as i came to a exit when the check engine light started flashing. I immediately pulled over as soon as it was safe and the code read failure on #1 fuel injector. I pulled into a campground and had the motorhome towed to a repair garage since it was not driveable the engine had a knock and did not want to do any damage to the engine . After getting it diagnosed it now needs a new engine the failed fuel injector caused sever damage to the piston. The motorhome only has 2…

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ODI 11045775 · 11,820 mi

TL* 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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GENERATOR DID NOT CEASE TO FUNCTION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. DENNIS DILLON AUTO PARK (6560 W TARGEE ST BOISE, ID) WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED T…

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ODI 11616099

At 60mph, the "Service Advancetrac" warning message comes on, along with the ABS and Traction Control warning lights. Cruise control is then inoperable as is Hill Start Assist. The problem persists even after extended periods of the vehicle being shut off, and immediately returns when 60mph is achieved. Multiple attempts to repair at the Ford dealership have failed, and the Ford Commercial Truck Center said this problem may take a few months to remedy if at all should they take it in for more service. Ford Motorhome service says this is a uniqu…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 45,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11156367 · 45,000 mi

WE NOTICED A FUEL ODOR AFTER DRIVING THE RV. UPON INSPECTION, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WE FOUND A FUEL LEAK (DRIP) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. THE UNIT IS IN FOR REPAIRS NOW AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE FUEL RETURN LINE IS CORRODED FROM THE OUTSIDE IN. ONCE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE I WILL HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PART FOR EVIDENCE. THIS RV HAS ALSO HAD TWO BRAKE LINE FAILURES, ONE IN 2015 AND ONE IN 2018, ALL DUE TO THE LINES CORRODING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN. THE UNIT IS NOT DRIVEN DURING THE WINTER, AND WE FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THESE ARE NOT DEFECTIVE P…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8014944

WHILE DRIVING ON HALF A TANK AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, RESULTING IN COMPLETE SHUTDOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS DUE TO STEEL FILINGS AND GRASS IN FUEL TANK CAUSING PUMP TO CEASE WORKING. *YH

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b