RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2019 Forest River FR3 recalls
8 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Forest River FR3 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 04
- U.S. recalls
- 04
- Total campaigns
- 08
Transport Canada recalls
04- Structure#2024086
428 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brackets that secure the propane tank could fail. As a result, the propane tank could become damaged and/or detach. If this happens, the tank could leak propane. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Additionally, a propane tank that detaches from the motorhome could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the mounting brackets that secure the propane tank.
- Structure#2019311
66 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the slide-out mechanisms may activate on their own and cause the slide room to extend or retract without warning. This could happen while the motorhome is stopped or in motion. Safety Risk: If a slide-out room moves suddenly and without warning, it could create a risk of injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to a dealer to install a new controller and switch for the slide-out mechanism.
- Visual System#2018613
359 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the motorized windshield shade on the driver's side could lower itself without warning while the vehicle is in motion. This could obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will repair the motorized windshield shade.
- Other#2018179
50 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the latch on entry door to the coach may not engage properly. This could allow the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is in transit, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will adjust the entry door to ensure that the latch engages properly.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
04- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY#24V103000
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.
Risk: 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.
- EQUIPMENT#19V481000
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.
Risk: 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.
- VISIBILITY#18V768000
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.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR#18V234000
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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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