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2019 Forest River Georgetown problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2019 Forest River Georgetown — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 7 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Georgetown years?

Georgetown NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted19 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 18 complaints2002: 6 complaints2003: 5 complaints2004: 15 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 8 complaints2009: 3 complaints2010: 11 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 9 complaints2013: 9 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 12 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 19 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 3 complaints
Georgetown NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Forest River Georgetown problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers233%
Other117%
Body & Structure117%
Suspension117%
Transmission117%

Does the 2019 Forest River Georgetown have recalls?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V103000OtherFebruary 12, 2024 · 6,966 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the LPG tank becoming dislodged and damaged.

Consequence

A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1736.

21V523000OtherJuly 9, 2021 · 825 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

20V030000OtherJanuary 20, 2020 · 164 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator.

Consequence

If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the LP line away from the burn chamber, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1125.

19V481000OtherJune 21, 2019 · 688 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.

Consequence

If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.

19V192000OtherMarch 8, 2019 · 17 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.

18V768000Visibility & WipersOctober 31, 2018 · 4,790 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Consequence

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.

18V234000Latches & LocksApril 12, 2018 · 597 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.

Consequence

If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SLID FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE EXITING THE RV, THE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED FAILED TO RISE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT MOLDING WAS PEELING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO MC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 22, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE DROVE UNCONTROLLABLY AND DID NOT STEER STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPERSTORES [PHONE], LOCATED AT 13940 FIRESTONE BLVD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 2, 2019

“Owners of a 2020 Georgetown GT Series 34H5 reported cracks at the welds and at the 90 degree bend in the rear (right when facing) propane tank mounting bracket. This is an ASME tank that I believe can contain 19.5 actual gallons of propane. There were also reports on the Georgetown RV Owners Group…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 17, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SLID FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE EXITING THE RV, THE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED FAILED TO RISE TO THE CORRECT HEIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT MOLDING WAS PEELING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO MC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 22, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE DROVE UNCONTROLLABLY AND DID NOT STEER STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPERSTORES [PHONE], LOCATED AT 13940 FIRESTONE BLVD, SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 2, 2019

2019 Forest River Georgetown — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Georgetown reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 7 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Forest River Georgetown have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Forest River Georgetown. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.