2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE
2 recalls — 7 complaints — 6 TSBs
18V624000 Sep 13, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burn... Read more
Consequence
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Oct 1, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
All of a sudden while driving on the road my vehicle lost total power in the middle of an intersection. I would pres the gas pedal and got no response the vehicle would not go. I had to turn car off and try starting it again then the vehicle got power. This keeps happening not everyday but it's happ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 12, 2022
Incident date: Nov 11, 2022
On Friday, November 11, 2022 while traveling to North Carolina from Ohio, our travel trailer suffered a catastrophic incident. One of the axles broke while driving on I64E, resulting in the tire coming off, damaging the body of the camper, and leaving my husband stranded several hours from home. Aft... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 12, 2022
Incident date: Nov 11, 2022
On Friday, November 11, 2022 while traveling to North Carolina from Ohio, our travel trailer suffered a catastrophic incident. One of the axles broke while driving on I64E, resulting in the tire coming off, damaging the body of the camper, and leaving my husband stranded several hours from home. Aft... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 12, 2022
Incident date: Nov 11, 2022
On Friday, November 11, 2022 while traveling to North Carolina from Ohio, our travel trailer suffered a catastrophic incident. One of the axles broke while driving on I64E, resulting in the tire coming off, damaging the body of the camper, and leaving my husband stranded several hours from home. Aft... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Jan 25, 2022
Incident date: Jan 5, 2022
The propane stopped working, I had just installed new refilled tanks and was troubleshooting so I turned on the refrigerator propane and waited outside for it to light. When it tries to light there is a big whooshing noise coming from the burner. I have never heard that before when running my refr... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 13, 2019
Incident date: Sep 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE WALLS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SHOWER, TOILET, AND EXHAUST PIPES WERE ALSO LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE RV TO CAMPING WORLD TAMPA (LOCATED AT 4811 MCINTOSH RD, DOVER, F... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 8, 2019
Incident date: Feb 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED WITH THE HEATER ACTIVATED, THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SOUNDED. ON A SECOND OCCASION, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SLEEPING, HE WAS AWAKENED BY THE NEIGHBOR ALERTING HIM THAT THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM WAS SOUNDING AGAIN. THE CONTACT NOTIC... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 351160 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 1 |
591130
Feb 19, 2020
351160 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
The furnace was installed without the duct plate, whereas the particular application requires the duct plate to be installed for proper air circulation within the recreational vehicle. The furnace may not perform as intended, resulting in n
510956
Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
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
510780
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
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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