Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2018 Forest River Vengeance recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Forest River Vengeance. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

4recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Forest River Vengeance. Check your Vengeance by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Forest River Vengeance recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 18V333000
May 23, 2018Exterior Lighting
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.
Full recall details for 18V333000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 17V708000
Oct 11, 2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 XLR Toyhauler, Vengeance and Wolf Pack recreational trailers equipped with an optional generator. The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly.
Risk
The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 17V708000 →
Tires · NHTSA 17V282000
Apr 26, 2017Tires
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk
The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
Full recall details for 17V282000 →

2018 Forest River Vengeance complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Vengeance. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Tires2
Electrical System1
Structure1

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Vengeance. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Vengeance equipped with LionsheadHotline QCF Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (Not Provided). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side rear tire experienced a blowout.”
2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEOct 7, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11435900
“I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIRES WITHIN A FOUR DAY SPAN. THE TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND I REGULARLY INSPECTED THEM. THEY HAD PROPER AIR PRESSURE PRIOR TO MY TRIP. I KEEP THEM COVERED WHENEVER THE CAMPER IS NOT IN USE.”
2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEJun 30, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11331756
“2018 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR FELL OUT OF THE WALL AND ONTO THE COUCH WHILE DRIVING. THE TOILET SET UP CAUSED IT TO BECOME CLOGGED EACH TIME IT WAS FLUSHED.”
2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEOct 9, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11138710

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2018 Forest River Vengeance recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Forest River Vengeance. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

4recalls

3owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Forest River Vengeance. Check your Vengeance by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Forest River Vengeance recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 18V333000

May 23, 2018Exterior Lighting

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.

Full recall details for 18V333000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000

Nov 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Full recall details for 17V756000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 17V708000

Oct 11, 2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 XLR Toyhauler, Vengeance and Wolf Pack recreational trailers equipped with an optional generator. The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly.
Risk: The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 17V708000 →

Tires · NHTSA 17V282000

Apr 26, 2017Tires

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.

Full recall details for 17V282000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Vengeance. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Vengeance equipped with LionsheadHotline QCF Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (Not Provided). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side rear tire experienced a blowout.”

2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEOct 7, 2021

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11435900

“I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIRES WITHIN A FOUR DAY SPAN. THE TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND I REGULARLY INSPECTED THEM. THEY HAD PROPER AIR PRESSURE PRIOR TO MY TRIP. I KEEP THEM COVERED WHENEVER THE CAMPER IS NOT IN USE.”

2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEJun 30, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11331756

“2018 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR FELL OUT OF THE WALL AND ONTO THE COUCH WHILE DRIVING. THE TOILET SET UP CAUSED IT TO BECOME CLOGGED EACH TIME IT WAS FLUSHED.”

2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCEOct 9, 2018

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11138710

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.