- 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
2020 Forest River FR3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 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
2020 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
- MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2020 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes that they modified. The trailer hitch bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the hitch bolts to loosen.
- The risk
- If the bolts loosen, a towed trailer or vehicle could detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Forest River dealers will properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
- The risk
- If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.
- 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.
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Forest River FR3: every year compared
All FR3 years2020 Forest River FR3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River FR3 | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | 14 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Dynamax | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 5 | F | 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 2020 Forest River FR3
Does the 2020 Forest River FR3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Forest River FR3: tank assembly (February 2024); trailer hitches (December 2019); trailer hitches (December 2019); equipment (June 2019). 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 2020 Forest River FR3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Forest River FR3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 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 2020 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