Step won't go all the way in or out, Noise

[philthy99]

My steps won't go all the way up or down and make a noise while doing so... I looked at previous forums on this... lubed it up, still didn't work.

Any thoughts on what the problem is and/or how to fix it?

[Iggy]

Steps are bad.
How old is your Georgetown?
Have you contacted your dealer or Forest River yet?

[philthy99]

1 Year old. Going to do that next.

[gmann32]

Gear is stripped in the motor. Just had same problem with the same steps. Replaced motor which has the gear with it! Works great now!

[MarkAnne]

My steps go in and out ok but the motor sounds like it cycles four or five extra times when they go out. This started after I washed the steps with a hose in preparation for painting them. It seems like spraying under the steps with a hose should not be an issue since they are exposed to weather anyway. Replacement motor and controller are pretty pricey and I don't know which is the problem. Any thoughts?


2010 Georgetown 337 DS

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[jergeod]

The motor is a window motor out of a Taurus Ford you can get it at a local auto parts store about $40

[wrapperman]

I have an extra motor if you need one. I have the 3 step lippert type.
PM me and I'll send it to you if they are a match and this is the problem.

[Cornelius]

MarkAnne, I had the same problem a couple of years ago with the step motor making 4 or 5 knocking sounds when it operated. A replacement motor solved the problem. Here's some information I posted about it back then. Hope it helps:

The motor used for the Lippert steps on the Georgetown is a Ford and Lincoln power window motor. They are available from Car Quest, Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly, etc. for about $50. You will need to cut and reuse the electrical connector off the old Lippert step motor, as it is different from the Ford connector.

Two manufacturers available:
ACI part # 83694
Cardone part # 42-309

[ALLAND]

2012 Georgetown...My Step Broke the third outing. Replaced under warranty. Just got back from a 3800 mile vacation and step broke again (on the road). This time I did the modification myself in camp. Drilled out the ball pin and replaced it with a new SS Bolt. Works better than new! I just may call it "FIXED".

[scooter313]

What model year on Ford Taurus for the window motor?

[jergeod]

I can't remember the year but pull the motor and take it to your local auto parts store and they can match it. There are other Ford cars that it fits.

[scooter313]

Thanks! I'll do that.

[Iggy]

Lippert has initiated a step recall.
Please see more details here.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...eps-97972.html

[scooter313]

Thanks Iggy... Mine is the motor. The recall seems to be for the bolts and moon gear

[undr60]

I received the attached recall notification today. Looks like there is no remedy yet. Just supposed to be patient. Hopefully no one gets injured or killed while we wait for a remedy


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[fullenw]

I got the same notice.