| Issue ID | 1401645 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11016350 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | FR3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 19/08/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Overhang too much for suspension and shocks placed on vehicle. Vehicle bottoms out when not loaded, or pulling anything, when utilizing common simple driveways (common angles found in homes, shopping centers and related). The defect causes the hitch to be dragged causing sparks and it damages the seven way plug and housing rendering them useless. The bottoming out impacts the frame causing unknown damage to the suspension, fuel tank mounting, frame, and unknown other critical components based on the defective design. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN MARCOS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1F65F5DY9H0XXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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