2011 Forest River Georgetown recalls and problems

The 2011 Forest River Georgetown has 4 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Forest River Georgetown vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 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 shifterâ’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.

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.

Recall 10V-595: Equipment

Reported Dec 2, 2010 · 58 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2011 Forest River Georgetown problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes3
Equipment2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Unknown or Other1
Visibility/Wiper1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Forest River Georgetown complaints

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

Visibility/Wiper · at 29,500 miles · reported Feb 3, 2020
Front power shade lowered without warning while driving on I-95 at speed. Had to stop in the travel lane due to complete blindness caused by the complete lowering of the shade.
Unknown or Other · at 4,500 miles · reported Feb 11, 2018
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 they said it was a heat shield that had come off the…
Service Brakes · reported Mar 13, 2017
Was in for step recall, that they did not fix. On the way back to camp. Brakes went to the floor. Have no breaks now . Now I cannot move the motor home.
Equipment · reported Feb 19, 2015
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.
Service Brakes · at 20,070 miles · reported Jul 22, 2013
As I was leaving a campground brakes failed without any warning. The exit from campground was downhill and could have been disastrous. Drove next door to rv service and they checked it out and said it had to be towed to a ford dealer. The brake lines had broke.they were rusted from the outside. Ford dealer replaced 3 lines. Ford would not cover the bill of 458.56 because it was 2 months beyond warranty.the motorhome was never in snow,ice or salt water. There must have been a problem from new with the lines.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Forest River Georgetown have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Forest River Georgetown: 24V-913 (exterior lighting), 15V-798 (equipment), 12V-200 (power train), 10V-595 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Forest River Georgetown?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,500 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.