Every 2021 Forest River FR3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 24V103000
Dec 2, 2024Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V103000 →Equipment · NHTSA 23V262000
Apr 13, 2023Equipment
- 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 customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
Full recall details for 23V262000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V361000
Jun 19, 2020Electrical System:Wiring
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V361000 →
2021 Forest River FR3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River FR3, reporting 1 fires. Forest River has issued at least 4 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other2
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Suspension (2)
- Power Train (1)
- Steering (1)
- Wheels (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River FR3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Due to faulty welding of the supports for the onboard propane tank, the tank fell out the bottom of the rig on I-70 outside Kansas City on June 6 2023. The tank bounced around, knocking out one one of the drive shafts before bursting into flames.”
2021 FOREST RIVER FR3Nov 2, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11553249
“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River FR3 built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the dashboard was bouncing.”
2021 FOREST RIVER FR3Oct 7, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11618460
“Our 2021 Forest River FR3 34DS is built on the 2020 Ford F53 V8 chassis. When bringing the RV in for other service, the Ford dealer noticed that one of the bolts was missing from the rear sway bar. Further inspection showed that the coupling used to attach the sway bar was seriously deformed.”
2021 FOREST RIVER FR3Nov 1, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11438906
“Our 2021 Forest River FR3 34DS is built on the 2020 Ford F53 Chassis with the V8 engine. Our unit was recalled for potentially insufficient axle lubricant. After Ford replaced the bearings, our anti-skid, ABS, and cruise-control stopped working with indicators showing that on the dash.”
2021 FOREST RIVER FR3Nov 1, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11438904
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