2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE
2 recalls — 3 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE 311RLS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES FROM THE AXLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REM... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE 311RLS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES FROM THE AXLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REM... Read more
WHEELS
May 2, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR A WHEEL ROLLING NEXT TO THE RV. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO... Read more
FOREST RIVER VIBE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER VIBE across all model years (2014–2025).
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Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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