2019 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE

1 recalls — 6 complaints — 2 TSBs

18V333000 May 23, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, the... Read more
Consequence
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.
265 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS2
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
WHEELS Apr 2, 2021
Incident date: Mar 11, 2021
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, DRY ROADS, AT APPROX 60 MPH, TOY HAULER TRAVEL TRAILER DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNDERCARRIAGE, STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS AND TRIM OF THE TOY HAULER TRAILER. TIRE WAS CASTLE ROCK 225/75R15 WITH MANUFACTURE DATE OF "4517". TO BE SAFE, WE REPLACED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Aug 17, 2020
UPON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP IN OUR 3 MONTH OLD TRAILER. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. I OPENED THE COMPARTMENT FOR THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING WAS ON FIRE. I DISCONNECTED THE WIRE AND THAT WAS ON FIRE (AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE) AND FOLLOWED IT TO THE FRONT PIN BOX OF THE TRAILER WHE... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jul 5, 2020
DRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jul 5, 2020
DRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MA... Read more
WHEELS Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jul 5, 2020
DRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MA... Read more
STRUCTURE May 21, 2020
Incident date: Feb 25, 2020
2019 FOREST RIVER RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING THE FRAMING, THE JACK, THE HITCH, TRIM AND DECAL, AND THE COACH WOULD NOT FOLLOW STRAIGHT. *JS

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
160000 STRUCTURE1
511008 Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008 Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks

FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE across all model years (2003–2025).

49 Total Recalls
43 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE — Year by Year

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2021 2 10 View
2020 2 1 View
2019 (current) 1 6
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2017 4 3 View
2016 5 6 View
2015 5 4 View
2014 4 4 View
2013 3 1 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
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