2017 Forest River Georgetown Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Georgetown, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Body & structure541.7%
- Engine216.7%
- Fuel system216.7%
- Electrical18.3%
- Other / unspecified18.3%
- Visibility18.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF ENTERING THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HITCH RV - DELAWARE (2152 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A PART MISSING FROM THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 850.
A BAD LEAK COMING FROM THE ROOF EDGE OF THE MOTORHOME TO THE INSIDE. IT WAS REPAIRED LAST NOVEMBER OF 2017 AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS MONTH OF MAY. IT'S DAMAGING THE INSIDE WALL WITH WALLPAPER ON IT AND THE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES WHICH ARE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS DAMAGE COSTING ME $500.00. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT.
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 THAT THE NUMBER SIX CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE UPON PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APROXIMATELY 11,820.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT.
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 THAT THE NUMBER SIX CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE UPON PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APROXIMATELY 11,820.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DO NEXT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE PICKUP IN NOV,2017 STARTED LEAKING WATER RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS IN MARCH 2018 PICKUP IN MAY 2018 STILL LEAKING WATER NOW INSIDE WINDSHIELD RIGHT CENTER -FORD BALANCED TIRES IN JAN 2018 STILL HAS VIBRATION ABOVE 65 MPH.OTHER WARRANTY WORK WORK WAS DONE REFRG.OUTSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS REPLACE,CRACK INSIDE CEILING BATHROOM VENT AREA REPAIRED, BULGE INSIDE WALL LIVING ROOM WAS FIXED, PROBLEM WITH SLIDEOUT LIVING ROOM BINDING GOING OUT & IN ,STILL HAS FRONT SHADE DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT DEALER NEEDE MORE TIME FOR WARRANTY FROM MANUFACTURER, RECLINING SEAT FOOT REST TORN LEATHER MATERIAL UNDERNEATH FOOT REST STILL NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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