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.
The worst 1999 Forest River Georgetown problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
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- Visibility2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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,
Recall number 07V085000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- The bulb/socket assembly may not function properly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will place the brake system warning indicator lamp in the correct position.
Recall number 99V165002 · Recall details
What 1999 Forest River Georgetown owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
The entry steps to the motorhome do not close properly and open while driving, several repair attempts however continues to open.
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Questions about the 1999 Forest River Georgetown
Is the 1999 Forest River Georgetown reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Forest River Georgetown, fewer than a typical Georgetown model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Forest River Georgetown?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Forest River Georgetown have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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