FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Vengeance trailers with generator exhaust too close to underbelly, risking fire. Owners must have exhaust pipe lowered to prevent fire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vengeance trailers because the generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the plastic underbelly. This can melt the underbelly and cause a fire if the exhaust pipe isn't properly routed away from the trailer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224907-forest-river-vengeance-2018-trailer-recall-exhaust-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224907-forest-river-vengeance-2018-trailer-recall-exhaust-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V708000
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“Forest River Vengeance 2018 Trailer Recall: Exhaust Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224907-forest-river-vengeance-2018-trailer-recall-exhaust-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V708000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V708000).
Why it’s dangerous
The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the plastic underbelly. When the exhaust pipe gets hot, it can melt the plastic underbelly, which then increases the risk of fire if the melted plastic catches fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River Vengeance trailers with the optional generator are affected. Trailer users who frequently tow heavy loads or drive in areas with high exhaust heat are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Forest River Vengeance trailer has an optional generator. The recall covers trailers where the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the plastic underbelly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-260-499-2100 to have the exhaust pipe inspected and lowered if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the exhaust pipe, lowering it away from the plastic underbelly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0535.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the plastic underbelly, which can melt and cause a fire if not properly routed away from the trailer.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2017-2018 Forest River Vengeance trailer has an optional generator with the exhaust pipe mounted too close to the plastic underbelly.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to have the exhaust pipe inspected and lowered if necessary.
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 17V708000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V708000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the exhaust pipe, lowering it away from the plastic underbelly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0535. 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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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 #17V708000 (October 11, 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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