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2015 Forest River FR3 recalls and problems

The 2015 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 2015 Forest River FR3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Forest River FR3 recalls

Recall 16V-828: Equipment

Reported Nov 15, 2016 · 1,104 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.

2015 Forest River FR3 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 19,000 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 2015 Forest River FR3 complaints

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

Exterior Lighting · at 8,500 miles · reported Apr 26, 2021
Headlights are dim, will not light up the side of the road while driving at night. High beams do not appear to be any brighter. Forest river forum says known issue with 2016 and previous fr3 models.
Exterior Lighting · at 19,000 miles · reported Sep 7, 2017
The contact owns a 2015 forest river fr3. The contact stated that the headlights become dim while driving at night, which made it difficult to see the road in the rain. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would sell him replacement headlights because the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 11/03/17 updated 11/13/2017 consumer stated his nephew helped to adjust the lights but unable to make it safe so bought new headlights.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Forest River FR3: 16V-828 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Forest River FR3?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 19,000 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.