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2019 Forest River Fr3 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Forest River Fr3 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Fr3 years?

Fr3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted7 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Fr3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Forest River Fr3 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V103000OtherFebruary 12, 2024 · 6,966 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

19V481000OtherJune 21, 2019 · 688 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

18V768000Visibility & WipersOctober 31, 2018 · 4,790 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

18V234000Latches & LocksApril 12, 2018 · 597 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

2019 Forest River Fr3 — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Fr3 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Forest River Fr3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Forest River Fr3. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.