2018 FOREST RIVER FR3

2 recalls — 5 complaints — 1 TSBs

18V768000 Oct 31, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Consequence
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-08... Read more
4,790 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
18V234000 Apr 12, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the st... Read more
597 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 12, 2021
Incident date: Sep 27, 2021
The vehicle sidewall has separated from the frame. Approx 4 feet of the passenger frontside, from the front to the door. This has caused a gap between the floorboard and sidewall. It has also caused the entrance steps to move out of alignment. While driving down a highway, we heard two loud pops. U... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 30, 2020
Incident date: Aug 21, 2020
FRONT ENTRY DOOR LOCK FAILED AND IT COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LOCK HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE DOOR TO OPEN. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I HAD TO EXIT FROM THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW. NO ISSUES WITH THE DOOR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.*DT*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 19, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2017
OVERHANG TOO MUCH FOR SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS PLACED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WHEN NOT LOADED, OR PULLING ANYTHING, WHEN UTILIZING COMMON SIMPLE DRIVEWAYS (COMMON ANGLES FOUND IN HOMES, SHOPPING CENTERS AND RELATED). THE DEFECT CAUSES THE HITCH TO BE DRAGGED CAUSING SPARKS AND IT DAMAGES THE S... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 19, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2017
OVERHANG TOO MUCH FOR SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS PLACED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WHEN NOT LOADED, OR PULLING ANYTHING, WHEN UTILIZING COMMON SIMPLE DRIVEWAYS (COMMON ANGLES FOUND IN HOMES, SHOPPING CENTERS AND RELATED). THE DEFECT CAUSES THE HITCH TO BE DRAGGED CAUSING SPARKS AND IT DAMAGES THE S... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 19, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2017
OVERHANG TOO MUCH FOR SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS PLACED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WHEN NOT LOADED, OR PULLING ANYTHING, WHEN UTILIZING COMMON SIMPLE DRIVEWAYS (COMMON ANGLES FOUND IN HOMES, SHOPPING CENTERS AND RELATED). THE DEFECT CAUSES THE HITCH TO BE DRAGGED CAUSING SPARKS AND IT DAMAGES THE S... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 FOREST RIVER FR3

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE1
680488 Sep 29, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
There is a potential sealant issue that needs to be addressed on your vehicle. The potential for this issue will allow water infiltration into the vehicle roof.

FOREST RIVER FR3 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER FR3 across all model years (2014–2025).

28 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER FR3 — Year by Year

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2021 3 7 View
2020 4 0 View
2019 4 0 View
2018 (current) 2 5
2017 2 2 View
2016 2 1 View
2015 1 2 View
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