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2021 Forest River Georgetown problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2021 Forest River Georgetown — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Georgetown years?

Georgetown NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Forest River Georgetown problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other240%
Transmission240%
Suspension120%

Does the 2021 Forest River Georgetown have recalls?

4 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.

23V262000OtherApril 13, 2023 · 2,616 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.

Consequence

Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.

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.

20V605000OtherOctober 2, 2020 · 67 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.

Consequence

If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Factory weight measurements show rear axle at 14,310 lbs (GAWR: 15,500 lbs). Adding required fluids (80 US gal fuel @ 480 lbs, 24.5 US gal LPG @ 103 lbs, 85 US gal fresh water @ 705 lbs, 10 US gal hot water @ 84 lbs) increases rear axle weight to 15,579 lbs, exceeding GAWR by 79 lbs before any…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 16, 2025

“I pulled to the side of the road, with my foot on the brake, i placed the Motorhome in park, and set the emergency brake. When i went to start to turn back on the road, the gear shift lever, would move freely, but not change from park to drive, or any other gear. I limped to my destination by…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 27, 2024

“The rear suspension. sway bar brackets are loose from factory or work their way loose. i lost my bracket and bolts as i entered the campground in the motorhome discovered this and discovered the other side was loose as well. this piece could have came off while at highway speed and caused injury to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 7, 2021

2021 Forest River Georgetown — common questions

Is the 2021 Forest River Georgetown reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Forest River Georgetown have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 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.