2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE
4 recalls — 5 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.
17V346000 May 26, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
15V359000 Jun 9, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Oct 15, 2020
Incident date: Oct 12, 2020
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 NUMBER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 2, 2019
Incident date: Jul 29, 2019
FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 10, 2018
Incident date: Apr 16, 2018
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 USE... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 12, 2017
Incident date: Jul 9, 2017
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
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 12, 2017
Incident date: Jul 9, 2017
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
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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