1999 Forest River Georgetown recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
What could happen: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1999 GEORGETOWN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V085000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-446-5157.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What could happen: THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
The fix: DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1999 GEORGETOWN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 99V165002.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-219-296-7700. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1999 Forest River Georgetown owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Body / structure (2), Fuel system (1), Other (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
10/02/2007 · Fuel system
TIRE FAILED AND RIPPED OUT ALL WIRING AND PROPANE LINES (2) THAT ARE RUNNING ABOVE THE TIRES. NONE OF THE FUEL LINES ARE PROTECTED. THE PROPANE WAS BLOWING OUT THE LINES AND COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE OR EXPLODED. I CANNOT BELIEVE A MANUFACUTRER WOULD ASSUME THE LIABILITY OR BE ALLOWED TO RUN FUEL LINES IN SUCH A PRECARIOUS LOCATION. *TR
04/22/2004 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A TWO PIECE FRONT WINDSHIELD THAT CAME LOOSE FROM THE CENTER PARTITION. THIS CAUSED THE GLASS TO FALL DOWN INSIDE OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
08/08/2000 · Body / structure
THE ENTRY STEPS TO THE MOTORHOME DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND OPEN WHILE DRIVING, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO OPEN. *MJS
08/08/2000 · Electrical system
AUXILLARY BATTERY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO BAD CELLS. *MJS
08/08/2000 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WATER LEAKS THROUGH WINDOW. *MJS
08/08/2000 · Body / structure
THE FIBERGLASS HAD BUCKLED OUT ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *MJS