How many recalls does the 2015 Forest River Fr3 have?

The 2015 Forest River Fr3 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2015 Forest River Fr3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2015 Forest River Fr3?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2015 Forest River Fr3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Forest River Fr3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,104 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 16V828000 2016-11-15 1,104 affected

Defect

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;…

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Headlights are dim, will not light up the side of the road while driving at night. High beams do not appear to be any brighter. Forest river forum says known issue with 2016 and previous fr3 models.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2021-04-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river fr3. The contact stated that the headlights become dim while driving at night, which made it difficult to see the road in the rain. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-06-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Forest River Fr3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.