2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
The 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN, potentially affecting up to 17,653 vehicles.
Recall 24V913000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 6,963 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V798000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 9,687 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 08V664000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 1,003 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN
- 2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 15 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 6 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 3 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 8 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN (current)
- 2010 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 11 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 8 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 9 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 9 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 7 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints