2016 Forest River FR3 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Forest River FR3.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2016 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Power Train #15V726000 · 2015 · 217 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 forest river fr3 and georgetown, and coachmen mirada and pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to october 22, 2015. due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'park' without applying the brakes.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river at 1-800-392-3673. forest river's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.
Equipment #16V828000 · 2016 · 1,104 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 fr3 motorhomes manufactured september 24, 2014, to may 12, 2016; 2015-2017 prime time spartan toyhaulers manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 31, 2016; 2013-2016 palomino columbus toyhaulers manufactured october 4, 2012, to december 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 xlr thunderbolt and nitro toyhaulers manufactured may 23, 2014, to november 23, 2016. these vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by christianson industries. the affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. the recall began on january 3, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Forest River FR3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2016 FR3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Forest River FR3 problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.