- The 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.
- The risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River FR3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Forest River FR3 with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2016 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FR3 year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Forest River FR3 recalls 2
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
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Forest River FR3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 any and all camping trips, this happened with no warning of a problem
Forest River FR3: every year compared
All FR3 years2016 Forest River FR3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River FR3 | 1 | 2 | A | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | 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 2016 Forest River FR3
Does the 2016 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Forest River FR3: equipment (November 2016); automatic transmission (November 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River FR3 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 2018 and the latest on November 6, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Forest River FR3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 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 2016 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