Forest River is recalling certain 2021 FR3 RVs built on Ford chassis with a V8 engine due to a wiring harness issue that may cause leveling jacks to deploy while moving, risking loss of vehicle control.
If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling specific 2021 FR3 recreational vehicles that may have a wiring harness issue causing leveling jacks to deploy unexpectedly while in motion. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80431-forest-river-2021-fr3-recreational-vehicles-risk-of-unintended-jack.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80431-forest-river-2021-fr3-recreational-vehicles-risk-of-unintended-jack · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V361000
“Forest River 2021 FR3 Recreational Vehicles: Risk of Unintended Jack Deployment During Motion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80431-forest-river-2021-fr3-recreational-vehicles-risk-of-unintended-jack. Based on NHTSA recall 20V361000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V361000).
The wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake. This allows leveling jacks to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is moving, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2021 Forest River FR3 recreational vehicles built on Ford chassis with V8 engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with leveling jacks are most at risk.
Check for 2021 Forest River FR3 recreational vehicles built on Ford chassis with V8 engines. The recall began June 26, 2020, and applies to specific models with this wiring issue.
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 to schedule a free wiring harness correction.
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.
The wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake, allowing leveling jacks to deploy while the vehicle is moving.
Check if you own a 2021 Forest River FR3 recreational vehicle built on a Ford chassis with a V8 engine.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 to arrange a free wiring harness correction.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V361000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V361000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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