Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Forest River FR3 peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Forest River FR3
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 19, 2017 to Oct 12, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year25,387 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2018 other
Severity index0.02018 others average 4.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2018 Forest River FR3 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Forest River FR3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-768 | Oct 31, 2018 | Motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving | Visibility and wipers | 4,790 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-234 | Apr 12, 2018 | Entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving | Latches and locks | 597 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Forest River FR3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 12, 2021Failure Sep 27, 2021Acton, CABody
The vehicle sidewall has separated from the frame. Approx 4 feet of the passenger frontside, from the front to the door. This has caused a gap between the floorboard and sidewall. It has also caused the entrance steps to move out of alignment. While driving down a highway, we heard two loud pops. Upon arriving at our campsite, we noticed the damage to the motorhome. An online search revealed this to be a common problem with Forest River motorhomes as they use self tapping screws to attach the sidewall to the frame.
NHTSA complaint 11436481 - Filed Aug 30, 2020Failure Aug 21, 202036,000 milesSAN Marcos, CAUnknown or other
FRONT ENTRY DOOR LOCK FAILED AND IT COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LOCK HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE DOOR TO OPEN. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I HAD TO EXIT FROM THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW. NO ISSUES WITH THE DOOR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.*DT*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.*JB
NHTSA complaint 11352178 - Filed Aug 19, 2017Failure Aug 19, 20176,500 milesSAN Marcos, CAElectrical system, Suspension, Unknown or other
OVERHANG TOO MUCH FOR SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS PLACED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOTTOMS OUT WHEN NOT LOADED, OR PULLING ANYTHING, WHEN UTILIZING COMMON SIMPLE DRIVEWAYS (COMMON ANGLES FOUND IN HOMES, SHOPPING CENTERS AND RELATED). THE DEFECT CAUSES THE HITCH TO BE DRAGGED CAUSING SPARKS AND IT DAMAGES THE SEVEN WAY PLUG AND HOUSING RENDERING THEM USELESS. THE BOTTOMING OUT IMPACTS THE FRAME CAUSING UNKNOWN DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION, FUEL TANK MOUNTING, FRAME, AND UNKNOWN OTHER CRITICAL COMPONENTS BASED ON THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN.
NHTSA complaint 11016350
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE20021 Preliminary evaluation, Equipment
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
Opened Nov 23, 2020, closed Dec 13, 2024
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 680488 Sep 29, 2017 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
There is a potential sealant issue that needs to be addressed on your vehicle. The potential for this issue will allow water infiltration into the vehicle roof.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.