2009 Forest River GEORGETOWN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
18,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10354855 · 2010-09-10 (September 10, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, POSSIBLY THE STEERING OR ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK A 1600 MILE TRIP AND WHEN HE RETURNED THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT THERE WAS NO TREAD LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION AWAITING WORD FROM FOREST RIVER ABOUT REPAIRING IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10465797 · 2012-07-16 (July 16, 2012)
AFTER ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED BULGES IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH CONTROL THE LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE OUTS IN LATE 2011. HOSES WERE DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF JACKS OR SLIDES DEPLOYING DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHILE IN MOTION, FOREST RIVER REPLACED THE HOSES AT NO CHARGE. THE REPLACEMENT HOSES WERE OF A DIFFERENT BRAND THAT THE ORIGINALS. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THIS BY OTHER FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN OWNERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10465797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10663951 · 2014-12-12 (December 12, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SIDEWALLS BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAUSED A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LARGER BOLTS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. ..UPDATED 01/21/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. UPDATED 01/16/15*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663951 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V664000 · Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Reported: 2008-12-16 (December 16, 2008)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V798000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2015-11-25 (November 25, 2015)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V913000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Reported: 2024-12-06 (December 6, 2024)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗