Forest River FR3 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Forest River FR3 (2014–2025).

Complaints
11
Recalls
13
Model years
12
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20141201520162017220182019202052021220222023120242025
NHTSA complaints per Forest River FR3 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River FR3 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 FR300001—
2024 FR310102Electrical System
2023 FR300003—
2022 FR320003—
2021 FR350103Steering
2020 FR300004—
2019 FR300004—
2018 FR320002Body & Structure
2017 FR300002—
2016 FR300002—
2015 FR310001Lighting
2014 FR300001—

Most common Forest River FR3 problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Forest River FR3 received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River FR3 recalls

  • Recall 24V771000Nov 8, 20242,783 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V103000Feb 12, 20246,966 vehiclesModel years 2019–2024

    Risk: A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V262000Apr 13, 20232,616 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V556000Jul 29, 202249,295 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V361000Jun 19, 202062 vehiclesModel years 2021

    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.

  • Recall 19V901000Dec 18, 2019219 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V891000Dec 13, 2019194 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V481000Jun 21, 2019688 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V768000Oct 31, 20184,790 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V234000Apr 12, 2018597 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V828000Nov 15, 20161,104 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V798000Nov 25, 20159,687 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V726000Nov 3, 2015217 vehiclesModel years 2016

    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.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology