CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
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. This can allow the leveling jacks to deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is moving, it can cause loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring harness free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and reference recall number 68-1178. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River FR3 | 2021 |
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