2021 Forest River FR3 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River FR3.
Built on
- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 5 of 5 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2021 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
Electrical System #20V361000 · 2020 · 62 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 fr3 recreational vehicles built on a ford chassis with a v8 engine. the wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake, allowing the leveling jacks to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring harness, free of charge. this recall began june 26, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 68-1178.
Equipment #23V262000 · 2023 · 2,616 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 forester 2401bsd, fr3 f3a32dsf, georgetown gta36k7, 2022-2023 east to west entrada, 2023 east to west alta, coachmen apex, brookstone, chaparral and chaparral lite, forest river crusader, sanibel, shasta phoenix, coachmen spirit, and east to west tandara vehicles. the solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
Risk: Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 5, 2023. owners may contact east to west alta, entrada and tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; coachmen apex and spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; coachmen brookstone, chaparral, chaparral lite, and shasta phoenix cust
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
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Forest River FR3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2021 FR3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Forest River FR3 problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.