2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER

2 recalls — 1 complaints

18V550000 Aug 21, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
5,847 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
17V573000 Sep 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
1,725 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS May 18, 2020
Incident date: May 17, 2020
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 855-979-5... Read more

FOREST RIVER RAINIER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER RAINIER across all model years (2014–2024).

11 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER RAINIER — Year by Year

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