FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE 2021

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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: 22V243000 SAFETY RECALL
99.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2022
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Potential Risk:
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 51-1501
Notice Date: May 20, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V382000 SAFETY RECALL
370 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2020
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 81-1180.
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: 81-1180
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2020

Consumer Complaints

10 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11480549 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Aug 22, 2022
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Corrective Action:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Additional Notes:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11480549
Notice Date: Aug 22, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11480549 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Aug 22, 2022
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Potential Consequences:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Corrective Action:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Additional Notes:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11480549
Notice Date: Aug 22, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11480549 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Aug 22, 2022
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Consequences:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Corrective Action:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Additional Notes:

Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all worked but the right front. So that was a fun four days in a not so level $115,000.00 trailer. Well got home and manually got the trailer off. I worked with BAL as no one would help at the local forest river dealer. I got another brain and installed it again. Recuperated all legs. working as it should even could use the auto level feature. Third time sense I bought the trailer. Now another four day trip. Went to pull trailer off the truck it came off no issues, Then auto level feature would not work. it only would drop the rear jacks and bring up the front left very unsafe. This is how it fell on my head the last time. Now got it level enjoyed the couple days there. Then i go to leave dropped the trailer on to the truck. Right leg will not move electrically or manually. Well after four hours and three jacks later I was able to put it back on my truck and head home. I have contacted my local dealer but they are two months out and they said no recall or warranty for this trailer at this time. so i have to pay out of pocket. Well if i am paying the monthly payment i do not want it to sit for months on end. This is disappointing as I spent a lot of money for this fifth wheel trailer and it has been nothing but a pain. No support other then the BAL industries. I couldn't even get my local Forrest River dealer to take my money for a extended warranty that they said they had.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11480549
Notice Date: Aug 22, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11469172 Other
Jun 14, 2022
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226 Dueler, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT0521. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front and rear tires and the passenger’s side tire experienced blowouts with tread ply separation on two separate occasions. The contact’s son was able to pull over and replace the tires with spares. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226 Dueler, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT0521. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front and rear tires and the passenger’s side tire experienced blowouts with tread ply separation on two separate occasions. The contact’s son was able to pull over and replace the tires with spares. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226 Dueler, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT0521. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front and rear tires and the passenger’s side tire experienced blowouts with tread ply separation on two separate occasions. The contact’s son was able to pull over and replace the tires with spares. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11469172
Notice Date: Jun 14, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11466670 Other
May 30, 2022
Defect Description:

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Consequences:

Traveling at 65 miles per hour the tire blew out.

Corrective Action:

Traveling at 65 miles per hour the tire blew out.

Additional Notes:

Traveling at 65 miles per hour the tire blew out.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11466670
Notice Date: May 30, 2022
Recall Date: May 30, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11466194 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
May 26, 2022
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV?

Corrective Action:

Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV?

Additional Notes:

Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV?

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11466194
Notice Date: May 26, 2022
Recall Date: May 26, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11466198 Other
May 26, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11466198
Notice Date: May 26, 2022
Recall Date: May 26, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11466198 Other
May 26, 2022
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic diagnosed that both landing gear legs were not adequate to lift the trailer. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the landing gear controller was no longer operative as there was a significant amount of current going through the wiring system, causing the right output of the controller to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11466198
Notice Date: May 26, 2022
Recall Date: May 26, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11447831 Other
Jan 18, 2022
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11447831
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11408203 Other
Apr 15, 2021
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11408203
Notice Date: Apr 15, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2021

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