| Issue ID | 1495510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124652 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | FR3 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 03/09/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Several times while driving at low speeds under 30mph, over bumpy road conditions (most recently a railroad crossing) the front end begins to vibrate, shake and bounce violently increasing in intensity until stopped completely. This has happened at least 9 times in non-traffic situations. The 10th time, while traveling in single lane two-way traffic i was forced into a tree lined embankment before being able to stop and avoid a rear-end collision. Again i was then able to drive away normally but sustained damage and destruction to parts of my vehicle. I have contacted the rv manufacturer who said this is a ford problem. This last time i was compelled to elevate this since it could easily have been a life threatening situation. So far i have not had this happen in high speed situations. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIO NIDO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1F64F5DY3H0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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