FOREST RIVER RAINIER 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V550000 SAFETY RECALL
5.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2018
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Potential Risk:
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 22/30-0824
Notice Date: Sep 25, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V573000 SAFETY RECALL
1.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.

Potential Risk:
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 64-0516
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 15, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11324935 Other
May 18, 2020
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301 855-979-5150). THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE REPAIR MET MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR, THE PROPANE LINE FRACTURED CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301 855-979-5150). THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE REPAIR MET MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR, THE PROPANE LINE FRACTURED CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301 855-979-5150). THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE REPAIR MET MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR, THE PROPANE LINE FRACTURED CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11324935
Notice Date: May 18, 2020
Recall Date: May 18, 2020
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