FOREST RIVER VIBE (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2018 Vibe trailers with potential LP line damage causing propane leaks and fire risk. Owners must get free LP line replacement by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Vibe trailers because the liquid propane line may not have enough clearance above the axle, risking a propane leak and fire. This affects owners who bought the trailer between 2015 and 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224880-forest-river-vibe-2018-recalls-lp-line-damage-risk-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224880-forest-river-vibe-2018-recalls-lp-line-damage-risk-fire · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V573000
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“Forest River Vibe 2018 Recalls: LP Line Damage Risk Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224880-forest-river-vibe-2018-recalls-lp-line-damage-risk-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #17V573000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V573000).
Why it’s dangerous
The liquid propane line may not have enough space above the axle shackle. This can cause the line to be damaged, leading to a propane leak that increases fire risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Forest River Vibe and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers are affected. Trailer owners with the LP line installed too close to the axle shackle are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer was purchased between 2015 and 2018 for Vibe models or 2016 and 2018 for Rainier models. The LP line may be installed too close to the axle shackle.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-541-644-8063 to get instructions for the free LP line replacement.
Get Free LP Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one that routes away from the axle hangers at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2015-2018 Vibe and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers.
How can I tell if my trailer has the problem?
The liquid propane line may be installed too close to the axle shackle, but the recall requires dealers to check and replace the line.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began October 10, 2017, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the replacement.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V573000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V573000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V573000 (September 15, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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