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.
The worst 2015 Forest River FR3 problems
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- Lights2
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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V828000 · Recall details
What 2015 Forest River FR3 owners say
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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 failure and informed the contact that they would sell him replacement headlights because the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 11/03/17*lj updated 11/13/2017*js *dt consumer stated his nephew helped to adjust the lights but unable to make it safe so bought new headlights.
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Questions about the 2015 Forest River FR3
Is the 2015 Forest River FR3 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2015 Forest River FR3, close to a typical FR3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Forest River FR3?
Lights, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Forest River FR3 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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