2010 Forest River Georgetown recalls and problems

The 2010 Forest River Georgetown has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Forest River Georgetown vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Forest River Georgetown recalls

Recall 24V-913: Exterior Lighting

Reported Dec 6, 2024 · 6,963 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Inadequately reflective turn signals can make it difficult for other drivers to see when the vehicle intends to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

Recall 15V-798: Equipment

Reported Nov 25, 2015 · 9,687 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 12V-200: Power Train

Reported May 8, 2012 · 1,468 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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 shifterâs 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2010 Forest River Georgetown problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Steering	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,400 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2010 Forest River Georgetown complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 46,211 miles · reported Sep 3, 2020

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.

Structure · at 24,833 miles · reported Sep 14, 2016

The contact owns a 2010 forest river georgetown. The contact stated that the bolt fractured on the retractable triple step. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bracket needed to be replaced for the electric step entry. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. It was unknown if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v798000 (Equipment). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 24,833.

Structure · at 15,400 miles · reported May 18, 2016

The contact owns a 2010 forest river georgetown. While attempting to use the electric steps, the steps would make an abnormal noise and work intermittently. The rv was taken to the dealer where the recall was acknowledged. 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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,400.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9,500 miles · reported Feb 6, 2014

Hydraulic hose broke at affecting leveling of vehicle. Needed to replace hose before being able to move vehicle. Hose broke at compression connector. A different hose broke 5 weeks later. In 2013 while at the forest river service center in elkhart in., the service person told me they had never heard of this problem. Nothing was done to prepare for another such thing from happening.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 7,500 miles · reported Jun 28, 2012

Discovered a major defect with all of the return orange hydraulic hoses used within the room slide and stabilizing jack system with the motor home. The defect is severe blistering (Or bubbling) which occurs over the entire length of the hydraulic line. As the system operates at high pressure, these blisters will eventually rupture causing a complete lose of hydraulic fluid and pressure within the entire system. This lack of pressure will cause all of the stabilizer jacks to fall/deploy and for the potential room slide extensions to extend/deploy. This is an dangerous/extreme/serious hazard if…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Forest River Georgetown: 24V-913 (exterior lighting), 15V-798 (equipment), 12V-200 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Forest River Georgetown?

Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,400 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.