FOREST RIVER VIBE 2016 Complaints

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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

Forest River, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 17V346000 SAFETY RECALL

11 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 26, 2017

Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers, model ORVBT236RBS-64. The Federal Placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size ST225/75R15D inflated to 65psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:

The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.

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: 64-05232017-0413

Notice Date: Jun 6, 2017
Recall Date: May 26, 2017

Forest River, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 15V359000 SAFETY RECALL

1.5K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jun 9, 2015

Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Potential Risk:

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

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: 51-05142015-0037

Notice Date: Jun 25, 2015
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2015

Consumer Complaints

5 Complaints

Forest River, Inc.

Campaign: 11364438 Other

Oct 15, 2020

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TRAILER IS RATED AT 9600# HAS 4400# AXLES INSTALLED. SPRINGS, SHACKLES AND BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. LATEST FAILURE WAS A HUB BREAK WHILE UNDERWAY CAUSING LEFT REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO UNDER ENGINEERING AS THE PARTS IM REPLACING ARE FOR A 3500# AXLE WHEN LOOKING UP PART NUMBERS. THIS MAKES MAX TRAILER LOAD 7000#

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Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11364438

Notice Date: Oct 15, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2020

Forest River, Inc.

Campaign: 11241346 Other

Aug 2, 2019

Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.

Corrective Action:

FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.

Additional Notes:

FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11241346

Notice Date: Aug 2, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2019

Forest River, Inc.

Campaign: 11139573 Other

Oct 10, 2018

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND BURNT. NO APPLIANCES WERE ON. THERE HAVE BEEN 3 FIRE INVESTIGATORS THAT HAVE SEARCH FOR THE CAUSE AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY HOW OR WHY IT BURNT. WE OWNED THE TT FOR AROUND 550 DAYS, IT WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR AROUND 150 DAYS AND WE USED IT FOR 30 DAYS. BECAUSE THE INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ABSOLUTE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE NOT AT FAULT. TRAILERS DO NOT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11139573

Notice Date: Oct 10, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2018

Forest River, Inc.

Campaign: 11004967 Other

Jul 12, 2017

Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

SUPPORT BRACKET HOLDING 60 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK BROKE CAUSING TANK TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRAILER. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BEING TOWED. IF IT DID DOT HANG UPON A CORNER OF THE TRAILER IT WOULD OF FELL COMPLETELY OUT CAUSE A POTENTIAL COLLISION HAZARD. *TT

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11004967

Notice Date: Jul 12, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2017

Forest River, Inc.

Campaign: 11004967 Other

Jul 12, 2017

Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11004967

Notice Date: Jul 12, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2017

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