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2018 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-523 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Forest River Georgetown has problems

4 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
Structure20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Tires10

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

5 recalls

2018 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.

29%repaired · 2023 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 21V-523 · Jul 9, 2021 · 825 vehicles · 237 repaired

Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2025 Q1

Visibility

Recall 18V-768 · Oct 31, 2018 · 4,790 vehicles · 2,299 repaired

Risk. If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-080 · Jan 30, 2018 · 5 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. 18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2018 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 17V-846 · Dec 28, 2017 · 52 vehicles · 52 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2018 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE HAVE HAD A SEPARATION OF THE SIDEWALL FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. IT APPEARS FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR GOING FORWARD OVER THE FRONT TIRE. IT LOOKS LIKE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE WALL TO THE FRAMEWORK HAVE BROKEN. THERE IS A GAP UNDER THE ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD PLATE AND LOOKING INSIDE YOU CAN SEE A GAP OF…
Complaint 11196088 · Apr 14, 2019 · 7,500 miles

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