FOREST RIVER 2018 FOREST RIVER FR3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 FOREST RIVER FR3
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 FOREST RIVER FR3 vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch issues. If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026