2018 Forest River FR3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FR3 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River FR3. That ranks 2nd out of 12 FR3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 21,250 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 2 | 67% | 21,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 6,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; structure:body:door
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Risk: If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.
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 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…
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…
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…
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 FR3 | 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 2018 Forest River FR3?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.