2012 Forest River Georgetown Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Georgetown years
- Not enough data 3rd of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Georgetown. That ranks 3rd out of 29 Georgetown model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 32,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River Georgetown problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 11% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Forest River Georgetown recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signal, and bulb, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1875.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 georgetown recreational vehicles built on a ford stripped chassis, manufactured from february 15, 2010, through november 29, 2011. The gear shifterâs cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
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 injury to a bystander.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the cable assembly, free of charge. Forest river has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-295-8749.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The sidewall on the passenger side broke free from the frame. Inadequate screws were used to fasten the sidewall to the frame and they were sheared off. This resulted in a gap between the floor and sidewall, with the pavement evident below, while travelling at 60 mph down the highway. The floor…
While driving my rv i completely lost all braking power, when i pushed on the brake pedal it went to the floor. Thankfully i was on a flat road and knew how to downshift to slow down until i could stop at a safe place. When i checked the brake fluid the container was completely empty, and i never…
We noticed a fuel odor after driving the rv. Upon inspection, with the engine running, we found a fuel leak (drip) in the middle of the vehicle. The unit is in for repairs now and the mechanic stated the fuel return line is corroded from the outside in. Once repairs are complete i will have the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river georgetown while driving approximately 50 mph, smoke appeared from the passenger side of the rv. The smoke dissipated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the circuit board needed to be repaired. The…
Body to sidewall screws shearing off from frame. Body will drop 1in. To 2in. From frame. Can also see the ground by your left foot from driver side or from right foot if on passenger side. Gap can be a must as 1in. From inside wall to floorboard. Screws need to be replaced with larger bolts and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Georgetown?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River Georgetown?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River Georgetown a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Georgetown model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.