Forest River recalls 2020 Vibe trailers due to potential brake failure if trailer separates from tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Owners must replace break-away switch free of charge.
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.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Vibe trailers because the emergency break-away switch might fail when the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. This could lead to a crash if the trailer's brakes don't activate. Affected owners should contact Forest River for a free replacement of the switch.
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the break-away switch might not activate the trailer's brakes. This could cause the trailer to continue moving and increase crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Forest River Vibe trailers are affected. Trailer users with a tow vehicle are most at risk if the trailer separates.
Check for 2020 Forest River Vibe trailers. The recall began February 19, 2020, and applies to specific model years and trailer types.
Call 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205 to schedule a free break-away switch replacement.
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.
The emergency break-away switch may fail when the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Check if you own a 2020 Forest River Vibe trailer, as the recall applies to specific model years and trailer types.
The recall began February 19, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V049000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V049000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
