2018 Forest River Georgetown problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Georgetown, most often about body & structure. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
24,282 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 1 of 2 complaints (50%).
  • Wheels & Tires (1) and other areas follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 24,282 mi.
  • The 2018 Forest River Georgetown has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 10th of 16 Forest River Georgetown model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2018 Forest River Georgetown problems by category

  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1
Tires1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Forest River Georgetown complaints that list mileage.

2018 Forest River Georgetown recalls (5)

  • Recall 21V523000Jul 9, 2021825 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · STRUCTURE

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 18V768000Oct 31, 20184,790 vehicles
    VISIBILITY

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 18V234000Apr 12, 2018597 vehicles
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 18V080000Jan 30, 20185 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.

    Risk: 18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.

  • Recall 17V846000Dec 28, 201752 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0606.

Recent 2018 Forest River Georgetown complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 25, 2024TXWheels & Tires
    2018 Georgetown RV Motorhome equipped with G670 RV UTL tires/245/70R19.5. The tires on the front (D&P side) have the DOT data omitted (see photo) and the two outer rear tires have the DOT data, and the inter two rear tires are unknown at this time. Since I had tires with the DOT data missing, I contacted Goodyear Customer Relations at Akron, OH on Sept 17, 2024 with my concern. Goodyear replied with "Currently, we do not have any tires on recall. If you have a problem or are…
    NHTSA complaint #11616402 · source
  2. Filed Mar 29, 202124,282 miTXBody & Structure
    Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river georgetown. The contact stated that the main door latch was inoperable. The contact stated that occupants had to exit the rv through the windows. The rv was taken to ron hoover rv & marine of south houston (1903 gulf fwy, la marque, tx 77568, [phone removed]) where it was diagnosed with needing the main door latch to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was…
    NHTSA complaint #11405392 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology