2017 Forest River FR3 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River FR3.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2017 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
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.
Visibility #18V768000 · 2018 · 4,790 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 68-0822.
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 2017 Forest River FR3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2017 FR3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River FR3 problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.