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2004 Forest River Georgetown

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Oct 10, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 1, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Forest River Georgetown, most frequently naming the visibility, body & structure and electrical categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility857.1%
  • Body & structure428.6%
  • Electrical17.1%
  • Other / unspecified17.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10V454000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 1, 2010
2,207 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The 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.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
09V110000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Apr 3, 2009
48,876 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
NAVISTAR, INCManufacturer number 50901-C & 51101-CView on NHTSA.gov
08V346000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 7, 2008
107,417 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The 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.
FOREST RIVER, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 10
Body & structure
Filed Oct 10, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID
11436222
Incident
Oct 10, 2021
Visibility
Filed Feb 9, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS DETACHED. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS RESET THREE TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE BY AN INDEPENDENT AUTO GLASS SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

NHTSA ID
10447278
Incident
Jul 15, 2009
Mileage
8,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 14, 2011

THE WINDSHIELD UPPER TOP RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION AT THE MANUFACTURER. *KB

NHTSA ID
10425346
Incident
May 2, 2011
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Oct 23, 2009

I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT CORNER,GASKET HAD MOVED. FACTORY ASKED TO GET IT BACK. SECOND TIME BACK WINDSHIELD MOVED TO THE LEFT PULLED AWAY FROM FRONT CAP TOP RIGHT. CAME BACK TO ME FROM FACTORY WITH GASKET PULLED OUT TOP RIGHT. THIRD TIME BACK TO FIX GASKETS AND LEAKS. FORTH TIME IN 08 TO REPAIR WINDSHIELD GASKET TOP RIGHT PULLED AWAY. THEY INSTALLED A BRACE FROM SIDE TO SIDE TOP OF FRONT CAP AND REPAIRED LEAK ROOF OVER LEFT SIDE . THE BRACE BROKE IN THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILES. FIFTH TIME BACK TO FACTORY REPAIR FRONT CAP,SIDE WALLS INSIDE MOTOR HOME, REPAIR BRACE THAT BROKE , ROOF LEAKS AND REPLACE DASH BOARD THAT ROTTED FROM WATER LEAK . IT IS AT A DEALER NOW FOR ROOF ROTTEN OVER DRIVER SIDE FACTORY WANTS TO COVER UP. WINDSHIELD MOVING AGAIN. MOLD IS GROWING IN FLOOR AROUND DRIVE SIDE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10289469
Incident
Sep 11, 2008
Mileage
38,500 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedVisibility
Filed Dec 11, 2008

WINDSHIELD COMING OUT, LEAKS IN ROOF. *TR

NHTSA ID
10251457
Incident
Oct 25, 2008
Mileage
32,500 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Sep 21, 2007

WINDSHIELD MIGRATES OUT OF THE FRAME DURING NORMAL USE. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED IN TEXAS. A MONTH LATER AN ANGLE BRACKET WAS MOUNTED TO THE INSIDE MIDDLE OF THE DASH TO PREVENT FURTHER MIGRATION OF WINDSHIELD IN CALIFORNIA. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE FRONT "CAP" OF THE ROOF DEVELOPED A "LEAK" WHICH WAS "PAST" THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY AND REPAIRED FOR APPROX. $2000. I DROVE RV FOR 650 MILES TO IDAHO. THE FIRST FALL THE FRONT "CAP" LEAKED YET AGAIN. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR FOR FREE. I PLACED A TARP OVER IT FOR THE WINTER. MY WIFE HAD SURGERY WHICH TOOK ALL MY TIME. THIS SUMMER I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD MIGRATED OUT OF THE FRAME . THIS TIME IT WAS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD PROBABLY DUE TO THE "ANGLE BRACKET" ON THE BOTTOM WHICH STOPPED THE MIGRATION OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THAT LOCATION. I CALLED THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAD A "FIX". THE RV HAS TO BE TRANSPORTED TO INDIANA AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AT NO CHARGE. I EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER WARRANTY REPRESENTATIVE OF RORESTRIVER THAT I AM IN NO POSITION TO DELIVER THE RV TO INDIANA. I HAD A INJURY THAT DISABLED ME FROM "WORKING" THE REST OF MY LIFE. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. I NOW LIVE ON DISABILITY PAYMENTS AND FIND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SET ASIDE THE REQUIRED EXPENSES TO MAKE SUCH A TRIP. *JB

NHTSA ID
10203664
Incident
May 25, 2004
Mileage
4,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Aug 2, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND IDENTIFIED THE FRAME OF THE WINDSHIELD AS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE CRACKS. UPDATED 8/16/2006 - THE CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT IN ADDITION TO ABOUT 30 CRACKS AND SHATTERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND AGREED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD DID THE SAME THING AND WAS REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE RV 2000 MILES TO BE INSPECTED BUT THE CONSUMER FELLS THE RV IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10164237
Incident
Aug 2, 2006
Mileage
22,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 5, 2006

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

NHTSA ID
10161504
Incident
May 1, 2006
Mileage
2,600 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Georgetown by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025210—
2024320—
2023320—
2022230—
2021540—
20201060—
2019470—
2018450—
2017760—
2016340—
2015331—
2014550—
2013640—
2012930—
2011740—
2010730—
2009330—
2008530—
2007320—
2006020—
2005530—
2004Viewing1040—
2003550—
2002650—
2001750—
2000430—
1999320—
1998110—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.