2010 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2010 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-913 the manufacturer reports only 5% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Forest River Georgetown has problems

7 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
Structure31
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Electrical system11
Steering10
Exterior lighting11
Electronic stability control (ESC)10

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

3 recalls

2010 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.

5%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 24V-913 · Dec 6, 2024 · 6,963 vehicles · 330 repaired

Risk. Inadequately reflective turn signals can make it difficult for other drivers to see when the vehicle intends to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-798 · Nov 25, 2015 · 9,687 vehicles · 1,674 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 12V-200 · May 8, 2012 · 1,468 vehicles

Risk. AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INCREASES THE RISK THAT A VEHICLE IS LEFT IN GEAR, SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL LEADING TO A CRASH OR…

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

2010 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS PRODUCED BY A ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEING PINCHED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME OF THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Complaint 11353056 · Sep 3, 2020 · 46,211 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT FRACTURED ON THE RETRACTABLE TRIPLE STEP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE ELECTRIC STEP ENTRY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…
Complaint 10906725 · Sep 14, 2016 · 24,833 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RECALL WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V798000…
Complaint 10865595 · May 18, 2016 · 15,400 miles

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