2020 Forest River FR3 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River FR3.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #19V481000 · 2019 · 688 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 georgetown and fr3 motorhomes. the slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
Risk: If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin july 31, 2019. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 68-0991.
Trailer Hitches #19V891000 · 2019 · 194 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 georgetown and fr3 motorhomes. the trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
Risk: If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. the recall began january 7, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-296-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 68-1119.
Trailer Hitches #19V901000 · 2019 · 219 units
Problem: Morryde international, inc. (morryde) is recalling certain 2020 forest river georgetown and fr3 motorhomes that they modified. the trailer hitch bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the hitch bolts to loosen.
Risk: If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and forest river dealers will properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. the recall began december 9, 2019. owners may contact morryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
Equipment #24V103000 · 2024 · 6,966 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2024 georgetown and fr3 class a motorhomes. the liquid petroleum gas (lpg) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the lpg tank becoming dislodged and damaged.
Risk: A damaged lpg tank increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 11, 2024. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 68-1736.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River FR3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2020 FR3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River FR3 problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.