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2018 Forest River FR3 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Forest River FR3, covering 5,387 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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VisibilityReported October 31, 2018 · 4,790 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V768000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported April 12, 2018 · 597 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V234000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Forest River FR3 recalls

How do I check if my 2018 Forest River FR3 has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River FR3 have?

2, covering visibility and latches/locks/linkages.

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