2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
2 recalls — 5 complaints — 3 TSBs
20V269000 May 13, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Consequence
Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1166.
20V049000 Jan 29, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Consequence
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 5, 2023
Incident date: Jul 27, 2023
Castle Rock ST225/75R15 DOT Code JULT 1MT Date Code 3019 tire on spare tire rack mounted on rear bumper of travel trailer exploded in the area of where the tread and sidewall meet. This tire had never been put into use. Lions head Tire and Wheel has been informed via their online form email to the... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 28, 2022
Incident date: Jul 20, 2022
Purchased trailer new 02/2020, after recent trip had trailer in to repack wheel bearings and check brakes. Dealer notified me of burnt wheel bearing and states brakes bad. Also needs to replace hubs? When I brought trailer home noticed right rear axle tire had cords showing on outside of tire an... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 28, 2022
Incident date: Jul 20, 2022
Purchased trailer new 02/2020, after recent trip had trailer in to repack wheel bearings and check brakes. Dealer notified me of burnt wheel bearing and states brakes bad. Also needs to replace hubs? When I brought trailer home noticed right rear axle tire had cords showing on outside of tire an... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Dec 28, 2019
NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER CAUSING THE TIRES TO IMPACT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER WHILE TOWING. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE DEFLATION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
WHEELS
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Dec 28, 2019
NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER CAUSING THE TIRES TO IMPACT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER WHILE TOWING. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE DEFLATION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 351160 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
59-1555
Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Generic side wall prints.
591431
Oct 18, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add a ladder.
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
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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