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2015 Forest River Vibe Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Forest River Vibe has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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 2015 Forest River Vibe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Forest River Vibe owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Vibe, describing incidents dated April 1, 2019 to August 11, 2019.

Most-cited components

Wheels 2 complaints
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11245560 · Filed August 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE 311RLS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES FROM THE AXLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO…
ODI #11205176 · Filed May 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR A WHEEL ROLLING NEXT TO THE RV. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…

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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 October 30, 2014 – May 4, 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Forest River Vibe. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Forest River Vibe.

Suspension; Wheels

ODI #11245560

Incident: August 11, 2019 · Filed: August 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE 311RLS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES FROM THE AXLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE WIRES THAT WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE AND AXLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND DROVE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *TT*JB

Wheels

ODI #11205176

Incident: April 1, 2019 · Filed: May 2, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR A WHEEL ROLLING NEXT TO THE RV. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL SIX LUG NUT STUDS THAT SECURED THE REAR WHEEL HAD FRACTURED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO DISLODGE FROM THE RV. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (LEO'S VACATION CENTER, 729 STATE ROUTE 3 N, GAMBRILLS, MD) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

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