2017 FOREST RIVER FR3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3
The 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3, potentially affecting up to 5,894 vehicles.
Recall 18V768000 — VISIBILITY
| 4,790 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 30MPH, OVER BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS (MOST RECENTLY A RAILROAD CROSSING) THE FRONT END BEGINS TO VIBRATE, SHAKE AND BOUNCE VIOLENTLY INCREASING IN INTENSITY UNTIL STOPPED COMPLETELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 9 TIMES IN NON-TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. THE 10TH TIME, WHILE TRAVELING IN SINGLE LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC I WAS FORCED INTO A TREE LINED EMBANKMENT BEFORE BEING ABLE TO STOP AND AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION. AGAIN I WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY NORMALLY BUT SUSTAINED DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION TO PARTS OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE RV MANUFACTURER WHO SAID THIS IS A FORD PROBLEM. THIS LAST TIME I WAS COMPELLED TO ELEVATE THIS SINCE IT COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. SO FAR I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN IN HIGH SPEED SITUATIONS.
SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 30MPH, OVER BUMPY ROAD CONDITIONS (MOST RECENTLY A RAILROAD CROSSING) THE FRONT END BEGINS TO VIBRATE, SHAKE AND BOUNCE VIOLENTLY INCREASING IN INTENSITY UNTIL STOPPED COMPLETELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 9 TIMES IN NON-TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. THE 10TH TIME, WHILE TRAVELING IN SINGLE LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC I WAS FORCED INTO A TREE LINED EMBANKMENT BEFORE BEING ABLE TO STOP AND AVOID A REAR-END COLLISION. AGAIN I WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY NORMALLY BUT SUSTAINED DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION TO PARTS OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE RV MANUFACTURER WHO SAID THIS IS A FORD PROBLEM. THIS LAST TIME I WAS COMPELLED TO ELEVATE THIS SINCE IT COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. SO FAR I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN IN HIGH SPEED SITUATIONS.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER FR3 (current)
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 5 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 7 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER FR3 — 4 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