CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Forest River FR3 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
2021 Forest River FR3 recalls
Propane tank brackets can break, risking fire
Certain Forest River Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes have liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets that may break.
Solar Panels Can Loosen and Detach While Driving
The solar panel mounting hardware on certain recreational vehicles may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
Leveling jacks may deploy while RV is moving
On certain 2021 Forest River 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.
Most common 2021 Forest River FR3 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the bottom of the dashboard fractured and separated along with the parts attached to the dashboard. The RV was taken to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure, but the manufacturer informed the dealer that the repair could not be covered because the RV was not covered under warranty. The RV was not repaired. The f
LP brackets are cracked at the welding
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. There was no warning before this happened as there are no sensors for that. With the rig being a total loss, there is no way to reproduce the problem. My insurance company hired a fire investigator, but findings were inconclusive due to the extent of the fire damage. I have since found others that have had this issue, but mine is the first that led to a fire that I am aware of. [XXX] . Forest River has been contacted, but they deny a problem exists.
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. This had a negative impact on the steering/handling of the RV in windy weather and when being passed by semis, RVs, and local delivery box trucks. We had to wait about a month for the parts to come in and be installed. A quick google will show this is a wide-spread problem across multiple brands of RVs that are built on the F53 chassis. This seems like either a design issue or a need to torque th
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. The Ford dealer believes the problem is with the tone ring. It has been several months and the Ford dealer is unable to obtain a tone-ring. Meanwhile, the RV continues not to have these important safety features.
2021 Forest River FR3 questions
Does the 2021 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Forest River FR3: Propane tank brackets can break, risking fire; Solar Panels Can Loosen and Detach While Driving; Leveling jacks may deploy while RV is moving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River FR3?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.