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2003 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Forest River Georgetown has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment20
Electrical system10
Parking brake10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2003 Forest River Georgetown recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-110 · Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles

Risk. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-346 · Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-085 · Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-347 · Sep 17, 2003 · 1,200 vehicles

Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Georgetown year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Georgetown median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Georgetown owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER AMERICANA (NA) FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED COOLING. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT HOURS LATER, SHE SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF AMMONIA, AND HER HUSBAND REMOVED THE BACK PANEL FROM THE REFRIGERATOR. HER HUSBAND WITNESSED A…
Complaint 10232290 · Jun 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL ON MARCH 24, 2008. HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH STERICYCLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT, AS OF TWO WEEKS AGO, DOMETIC NO LONGER REPLACED THE…
Complaint 10223595 · Apr 7, 2008

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