2002 Forest River Georgetown Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Forest River Georgetown (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Forest River Georgetown. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “We were traveling approx. 60 MPH when our travel trailer carlisle tire exploded. Was able to safely pull over to change the tire, but the tire tread came off and caused considerable damage to the travel trailer underbody, along with scuff marks on the outside of the camper. The camper is a 2002 salem/Forest River 29rlss the tire is a carlisle st225/75r15, load range d with less than 1,200 miles on them after internet investigation and the problems I've seen with this particular tire, they should be recalled, and damages to the camper should be paid for. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074673, filed 2004-06Brakes: “The contact owns a 2002 Forest River Georgetown motor home. While operating the motor home, a burning odor was present coming from the brakes. When attempting to stop, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle did not immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the four brake caliper assemblies were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002552, filed 2017-06, 31,000 milesEquipment: “The contact owns a 2002 Forest River Georgetown motorhome. The current mileage was 15000. The contact is complaining that dometic stated the parts would be available april 2007. The parts are still unavailable and the refridgerator has not been repaired. No failure has occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10191380, filed 2007-05, 15,000 milesFuel system: “There is a constant leak of gas seeping from gas tank. Dealer has been notified; however, has not been able to remedy the problem. It is in the form of gasoline vapor and is very dense and in the electrical compartment of the motorhome where the electrical switching takes place for electricity generated from the generator.”
NHTSA complaint #8013383, filed 2002-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 31,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V454000Oct 1, 2010EquipmentCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2001–2005, Cedar Creek 2003–2006, 2009, Cardinal 2001–2005 +9 more
Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008, Tiffin Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Allegro 2001–2008 +7 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin…
- 07V085000Mar 5, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Georgetown 1997–2003, Sunseeker 1997–2003, Windsong 1997–2003 +17 more
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.
- 03V347000Sep 17, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2000–2003, Windsong 2000–2003
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- 02V296000Nov 7, 2002Exterior lighting › Fog lights › SwitchCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2001–2002, Windsong 2001–2002
On certain class a motor homes built on either a ford or workhorse chassis, the power feed for the fog lamps may have been mis-wired.
Recall details for the 2002 Forest River Georgetown → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Forest River Georgetown.
Other model years of the Forest River Georgetown
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 2,400 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 5 | 10,750 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 10 | 4,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 7,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 4,902 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 11,590 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 9 | 16,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 7 | 4,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 7 | 12,450 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 5 | 25,314 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 17,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 10 | 6,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 16,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 15,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 23,564 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Georgetown model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Forest River Georgetown have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Forest River Georgetown as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Forest River Georgetown is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2002 Forest River Georgetown been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Forest River Georgetown reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 31,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.