2016 Forest River FR3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Forest River FR3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Forest River FR3 recalls

Ladder Hinges Can Separate, Letting Ladder Fall

Recall 16V828Nov 15, 20161,104 vehicles affected

Certain aluminum black ladders made by Christianson Industries and installed on some Forest River-built RVs and toyhaulers have retractable hinges, each with a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge.

Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Rollaway

Recall 15V726Nov 3, 2015217 vehicles affected

Certain 2016 recreational vehicles built between August 7 and October 22, 2015 have an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.

Most common 2016 Forest River FR3 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2018-11-06, Unknown Or Other
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

2016 Forest River FR3 questions

Does the 2016 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River FR3: Ladder Hinges Can Separate, Letting Ladder Fall; Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River FR3?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River FR3 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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