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2014 Forest River FR3 recalls and problems

The 2014 Forest River FR3 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Forest River FR3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Forest River FR3 recalls

Recall 15V-798: Equipment

Reported Nov 25, 2015 · 9,687 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.

2014 Forest River FR3 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 250 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Forest River FR3 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · at 250 miles · reported Jul 26, 2018
The headlights are not safe to use to drive at night. High beams with fog lights are somewhat better but still not very bright. I have had to avoid driving at all if at all possible due to this safety issue. I understand that by 2017 forest river recognized the problem and upgraded the headlights but has not recalled or notified prior owners of the defect. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. Original headlights were replaced.
Exterior Lighting · reported Jan 19, 2016
The original head lamp modules are absolutely useless and make driving at night nearly impossible. I AM unable to drive my coach at night because it is unsafe due to the inadequate lighting that forest river had originally installed on the fr3. Forest river is well aware of the deficiency as they have changed to the updated module somewhere around the midyear 2015's. Forest river received numerous customer complaints from the dealers and the forum but refused to help customers who did not complain loud enough or long enough. I suppose not being able to safely drive my coach at night due to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Forest River FR3: 15V-798 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Forest River FR3?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 250 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.