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2004 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2004 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Forest River Georgetown has problems

10 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
Visibility80
Structure40
Electrical system10
Equipment10

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

4 recalls

2004 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 04V-276 · Jun 1, 2004 · 2,010 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

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

2004 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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Georgetown owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS DETACHED. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS RESET THREE TIMES AND REPLACED ONCE BY AN INDEPENDENT AUTO GLASS SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Complaint 10447278 · Feb 9, 2012 · 8,000 miles
THE WINDSHIELD UPPER TOP RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION AT THE MANUFACTURER. *KB
Complaint 10425346 · Sep 14, 2011
I HAVE A 2004 GEORGETOWN 370 TS.IT HAS BEEN TO FACTORY FIVE TIMES FOR THE WINDSHIELD COMING OUT AND CRACKING TOP LEFT CORNER. THE PROBLEM FIRST TIME WAS MAY 2005 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT. ASK FACTORY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM ? NO FIRST TIME TO FACTORY JAN.06 WINDSHIELD CRACKED TOP LEFT…
Complaint 10289469 · Oct 23, 2009 · 38,500 miles

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