repaired · 2026 Q2
Lpg systems: tank assembly
Risk. A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Forest River GeorgetownProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Georgetown, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-523 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Forest River Georgetown has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Equipment
3Structure
2Suspension
1Fuel system, other
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 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 · 2022 Q3
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Trailer hitches
Risk. If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
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
2020 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Georgetown Forest River RV built on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V103000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
While driving down [XXX] in Denver the front welds holding the propane tank broke. This left the propane tank at an angle only supported by the rear welds. Was fortunate that another RVer flagged us over and we were able to get off the highway and used a ratchet strap to support it so we were able…
Another owner of a 2020 Forest River Georgetown GT5 model 34H5 just posted a pic of a crack at the 90-degree bend in the rear propane tank mounting bracket. This is an ASME tank that can contain 19.5 actual gallons of propane. Previous ASME propane tank mounting bracket cracks reported by owners of…
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