repaired · 2026 Q2
Lpg systems: tank assembly
Risk. A damaged LPG tank increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Forest River FR3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River FR3, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-103 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River FR3 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Forest River FR3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other FR3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FR3 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FR3 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Our 2021 Forest River FR3 34DS is built on the 2020 Ford F53 Chassis with the V8 engine. Our unit was recalled for potentially insufficient axle lubricant. After Ford replaced the bearings, our anti-skid, ABS, and cruise-control stopped working with indicators showing that on the dash. The Ford…
Own a 2021 FR3?
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