- The 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.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Forest River FR3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Forest River FR3 with NHTSA, most often about the lights (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2015 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FR3 year, for its age
#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Forest River FR3 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Forest River FR3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2014 Forest River FR3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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. *Dt consumer contacted the manufacturer. Original headlights were replaced. *Jb
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 need or want does not matter to fr.
Forest River FR3: every year compared
All FR3 years2014 Forest River FR3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River FR3 | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 2014 Forest River Crusader | 7 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Forester | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Forest River FR3
Does the 2014 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Forest River FR3: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River FR3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (2).
How many complaints has the 2014 Forest River FR3 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 19, 2016 and the latest on July 26, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Forest River FR3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 85 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Forest River FR3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River FR3 years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2014 (2), 2022 (2). See every Forest River FR3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Forest River FR3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data