Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
9 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-1380
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2021
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 68-0822
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 68-0700
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 68-0623
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA31L5, GTA31R5, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5, GTA36B5F, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 68-0606
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2017
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCUPANTS HAD TO EXIT THE RV THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF SOUTH HOUSTON (1903 GULF FWY, LA MARQUE, TX 77568, (409) 935-7101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE MAIN DOOR LATCH TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,282. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCUPANTS HAD TO EXIT THE RV THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF SOUTH HOUSTON (1903 GULF FWY, LA MARQUE, TX 77568, (409) 935-7101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE MAIN DOOR LATCH TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,282. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCUPANTS HAD TO EXIT THE RV THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF SOUTH HOUSTON (1903 GULF FWY, LA MARQUE, TX 77568, (409) 935-7101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE MAIN DOOR LATCH TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,282. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT
Mfg Campaign: 11405392
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2021
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 ABOUT 1/4 INCH BETWEEN THE FLOOR EDGE AND THE WALL. I HAVE A PICTURE OR 2 TO SHARE. WE NOTICED THIS WHILE PARKED IN A SPACE WE RENTED FROM CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHILE THERE ATTENDING A AUTOMOTIVE EVENT CALLED THE CHARLOTTE AUTO FAIR. MY WIFE WAS ENTERING THE RV AND NOTICED IT FIRST. WE HAD DRIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE FROM DANVILLE, VA. A TRIP OF ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES VIA THE RTE I-85 AND RTE 29 FROM DANVILLE . ITS A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AS WELL AS I-85. OUR RV HAS ABOUT 7500 MILES ON IT AND IT'S A GEORGETOWN GT 36 B 5 MODEL. WHERE I ENTERED THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING WHEN IT HAPPENED, THAT'S FROM THE TRIP I TOOK GOING TO WHERE I WAS. I WAS SITTING STILL WHEN I NOTICED IT. *DT *DT *DT CONSUMER STATED SCREWS THAT HOLD THE WALL TO THE FRAMEWORK ARE BEHIND THIS MOLDING. MOST OF THE LOOSE SCREWS SEEM TO BE FROM THE FRONT TO AN AREA AT THE STEPS WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE GAP UNDER THE THRESHOLD PLATE. LAYING UNDER THE RV NEAR THE TIRE, I CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF ABOUT QUARTER INCH OR BETTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME AND YOU CAN SEE THE SCREWS IN THAT GAP AS WELL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. INVALID VIN*JB
Corrective Action:
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 ABOUT 1/4 INCH BETWEEN THE FLOOR EDGE AND THE WALL. I HAVE A PICTURE OR 2 TO SHARE. WE NOTICED THIS WHILE PARKED IN A SPACE WE RENTED FROM CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHILE THERE ATTENDING A AUTOMOTIVE EVENT CALLED THE CHARLOTTE AUTO FAIR. MY WIFE WAS ENTERING THE RV AND NOTICED IT FIRST. WE HAD DRIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE FROM DANVILLE, VA. A TRIP OF ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES VIA THE RTE I-85 AND RTE 29 FROM DANVILLE . ITS A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AS WELL AS I-85. OUR RV HAS ABOUT 7500 MILES ON IT AND IT'S A GEORGETOWN GT 36 B 5 MODEL. WHERE I ENTERED THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING WHEN IT HAPPENED, THAT'S FROM THE TRIP I TOOK GOING TO WHERE I WAS. I WAS SITTING STILL WHEN I NOTICED IT. *DT *DT *DT CONSUMER STATED SCREWS THAT HOLD THE WALL TO THE FRAMEWORK ARE BEHIND THIS MOLDING. MOST OF THE LOOSE SCREWS SEEM TO BE FROM THE FRONT TO AN AREA AT THE STEPS WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE GAP UNDER THE THRESHOLD PLATE. LAYING UNDER THE RV NEAR THE TIRE, I CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF ABOUT QUARTER INCH OR BETTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME AND YOU CAN SEE THE SCREWS IN THAT GAP AS WELL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. INVALID VIN*JB
Additional Notes:
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 ABOUT 1/4 INCH BETWEEN THE FLOOR EDGE AND THE WALL. I HAVE A PICTURE OR 2 TO SHARE. WE NOTICED THIS WHILE PARKED IN A SPACE WE RENTED FROM CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY WHILE THERE ATTENDING A AUTOMOTIVE EVENT CALLED THE CHARLOTTE AUTO FAIR. MY WIFE WAS ENTERING THE RV AND NOTICED IT FIRST. WE HAD DRIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE FROM DANVILLE, VA. A TRIP OF ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES VIA THE RTE I-85 AND RTE 29 FROM DANVILLE . ITS A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AS WELL AS I-85. OUR RV HAS ABOUT 7500 MILES ON IT AND IT'S A GEORGETOWN GT 36 B 5 MODEL. WHERE I ENTERED THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING WHEN IT HAPPENED, THAT'S FROM THE TRIP I TOOK GOING TO WHERE I WAS. I WAS SITTING STILL WHEN I NOTICED IT. *DT *DT *DT CONSUMER STATED SCREWS THAT HOLD THE WALL TO THE FRAMEWORK ARE BEHIND THIS MOLDING. MOST OF THE LOOSE SCREWS SEEM TO BE FROM THE FRONT TO AN AREA AT THE STEPS WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE GAP UNDER THE THRESHOLD PLATE. LAYING UNDER THE RV NEAR THE TIRE, I CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF ABOUT QUARTER INCH OR BETTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FRAME AND YOU CAN SEE THE SCREWS IN THAT GAP AS WELL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. INVALID VIN*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11196088
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
ROOF IS LEAKING IN MULTIPLE AREAS.
Corrective Action:
ROOF IS LEAKING IN MULTIPLE AREAS.
Additional Notes:
ROOF IS LEAKING IN MULTIPLE AREAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11133170
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2018
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