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2016 Forest River Vibe Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Forest River Vibe has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2016 Forest River Vibe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Forest River Vibe owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Vibe, describing incidents dated July 9, 2017 to June 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Suspension 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11747274 · Filed

    The contact's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively expanded…

  • ODI #11364438 · Filed

    TRAILER IS RATED AT 9600# HAS 4400# AXLES INSTALLED. SPRINGS, SHACKLES AND BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. LATEST FAILURE WAS A HUB BREAK WHILE UNDERWAY CAUSING LEFT REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO UNDER ENGINEERING AS THE PARTS IM REPLACING ARE FOR A 3500# AXLE WHEN LOOKING UP PART…

  • ODI #11241346 · Filed

    FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.

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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.

Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #17V346000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 11 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 64-05232017-0413 · Owners notified June 6, 2017 · Vehicles built February 24, 2016 – April 8, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers, model ORVBT236RBS-64. The Federal Placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size ST225/75R15D inflated to 65psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.

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.

Wheel Studs may Break

NHTSA #15V359000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 9, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,497 vehicles

Repair completion: 19.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-05142015-0037 · Owners notified June 25, 2015 · Vehicles built February 20, 2015 – March 31, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Safety consequence

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

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 Vibe model years

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