2017 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 2017 Forest River FR3. That ranks 6th out of 12 FR3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 12,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Forest River FR3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Several times while driving at low speeds under 30mph, over bumpy road conditions (most recently a railroad crossing) the front end begins to vibrate, shake and bounce violently increasing in intensity until stopped completely. This has happened at least 9 times in non-traffic situations. The 10th…
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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 FR3 | 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 2017 Forest River FR3?
Owners most often report suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.