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.
2016 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. 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 2016 Forest River Georgetown has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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 · 2023 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. Without a secondary egress window, occupants may be trapped in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2016 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 latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE RV, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE. THE CONTACT USED A SCREW DRIVER TO MANUALLY…
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