- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Georgetown and FR3 Class A motorhomes. The liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank mounting brackets may break, which can result in the LPG tank becoming dislodged and damaged.
- The risk
- A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brackets and welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1736.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Forest River FR3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River FR3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 2024 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FR3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Forest River FR3 recalls 4
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 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
- The risk
- If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The 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.
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Forest River FR3: every year compared
All FR3 years2019 Forest River FR3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River FR3 | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | 9 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal Luxury | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Forest River FR3
Does the 2019 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Forest River FR3: tank assembly (February 2024); equipment (June 2019); visibility (October 2018); door (April 2018). 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 2019 Forest River FR3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 Forest River FR3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2019 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