2016 Forest River FR3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FR3 years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River FR3. That ranks 6th out of 12 FR3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,100 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River FR3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 10,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Forest River FR3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown, and Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to October 22, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-392-3673. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures (PE20021) — opened Nov 23, 2020, closed Dec 13, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The door latch failed and caused a lock out from rv, have looked at forest river forum and read that a lot of other owners have been either locked in or locked out, the only solution is either climb out or in an open window or use the emergency exit.the vehicle was parked and working fine during…
Other Forest River FR3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 FR3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 FR3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 FR3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 FR3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 FR3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 FR3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 FR3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 FR3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 FR3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 FR3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 FR3 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River FR3?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River FR3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River FR3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FR3 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.