2016 FOREST RIVER FR3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
The 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3, potentially affecting up to 1,321 vehicles.
Recall 16V828000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,104 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V726000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 217 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DOOR LATCH FAILED AND CAUSED A LOCK OUT FROM RV, HAVE LOOKED AT FOREST RIVER FORUM AND READ THAT A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN EITHER LOCKED IN OR LOCKED OUT, THE ONLY SOLUTION IS EITHER CLIMB OUT OR IN AN OPEN WINDOW OR USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT.THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WORKING FINE DURING ANY AND ALL CAMPING TRIPS, THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING OF A PROBLEM
Safety Rating for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FR3
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 2 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 2 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER FR3 (current)
- 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 5 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 7 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints