repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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.
2011 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2011 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 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 2011 Forest River Georgetown has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
2Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 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.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
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…
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. FAILURE TO HAVE THE FABRIC TREATED WITH FLAME RETARDANT IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE COULD CAUSE THE FABRIC TO BURN FASTER INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO…
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
2011 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WAS IN FOR STEP RECALL, THAT THEY DID NOT FIX. ON THE WAY BACK TO CAMP. BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAVE NO BREAKS NOW. NOW I CANNOT MOVE THE MOTOR HOME.
AS I WAS LEAVING A CAMPGROUND BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE EXIT FROM CAMPGROUND WAS DOWNHILL AND COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. DROVE NEXT DOOR TO RV SERVICE AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE BRAKE LINES HAD BROKE.THEY WERE RUSTED FROM THE OUTSIDE.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 33TS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RETURN HOSES WERE FAULTY AND HE FEARED THEY COULD CAUSE A FIRE AS THEY WERE BULGING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE ALSO NOTICED BUBBLES IN THE HOSES AND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND…
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