NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Forest River Rainier Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Forest River Rainier has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Forest River Rainier. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Forest River Rainier owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Rainier, describing incidents dated May 17, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11324935 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301…
Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired
NHTSA #18V550000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,847 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 22/30-0824 · Owners notified September 25, 2018 · Vehicles built August 21, 2013 – August 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Safety consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Propane Line may have Insufficient Clearance
NHTSA #17V573000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported September 15, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,725 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 64-0516 · Owners notified October 10, 2017 · Vehicles built April 16, 2015 – April 28, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Safety consequence
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Forest River Rainier model years
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