2003 Forest River Georgetown Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles, 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 2003 Forest River Georgetown (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Forest River Georgetown. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns filed under the same part. 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.
- Equipment2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The contact owns a 2003 Forest River Georgetown. The contact received a recall notice related to the dometic refrigerator recall on march 24, 2008. He scheduled an appointment with stericycle to have the vehicle repaired. He was informed that, as of two weeks ago, dometic no longer replaced the burner housing, and they will only install a heat shield as the remedy. The contact asked to speak with a manager and was informed that a manager did not wish to speak with him. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 29,000. Updated 04/28/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10223595, filed 2008-04Brakes: “We purchased a 2003 Forest River Georgetown motorhome, with a workhorse p-30 chasis last year. We have had the motorhome less than 1 year and have put less than 1000 miles on it because of a major issue. Without any notice, our auto park light comes on, and we are not able to move the vehicle anywhere. This has happened twice already and we are afraid to even drive the vehicle. Both times, this issue happened while we were driving on busy highways. We have had to be towed, had 2 vacations ruined, had to stay in a hotel and pay out of pocket for repairs and diagnostics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342102, filed 2010-07, 51,351 milesElectrical system: “While making a trip to myrtle beach s.c. This summer, we had the turn signals and the flashers quit working on our 2003 Georgetown motorhome by Forest River. We had this problem looked at in myrtle beach by a workhorse approved garage. We feel this is a real safety hazard and was told by the garage that they replace several of the turn signal units a year. Being unable to signal for lane change or turns made it very difficult to drive. We contacted workhorse and was told the motorhome is out of warranty and this is not an ongoing problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294423, filed 2009-12, 16,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2003 Forest River Georgetown. The contact stated that the windshield suddenly shattered while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent glass dealer for the replacement of the windshield. The windshield fractured 14 different times after the repair. The technician at the glass dealer stated that there may be a defect with the frame around the windshield. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000....updated 06/05/12 the consumer stated the windshield was broken when he received the rv. Updated 06/18/12”
NHTSA complaint #10456171, filed 2012-04, 1,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 51,351 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…
- 08V346000Jul 7, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2003–2006, Rockwood 2003–2006, Forester 2003–2006 +17 more
Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution…
- 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.
Recall details for the 2003 Forest River Georgetown → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 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 2003 Forest River Georgetown have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Forest River Georgetown as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Forest River Georgetown is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2003 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 2003 Forest River Georgetown reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 51,351 miles; 67% 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.