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2017 Forest River Vibe Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Forest River Vibe has 4 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 2017 Forest River Vibe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Forest River Vibe owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Vibe, describing incidents dated August 28, 2017 to May 18, 2018.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11097785 · Filed May 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER VIBE EXTREME LITE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK TIRES, SIZE: ST225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE TOWING THE CAMPER WITH A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE OF THE CAMPER BLEW OUT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED…
ODI #11024247 · Filed September 19, 2017
THE PLYWOOD ROOF HAS SEPARATED FROM THE RAFTERS DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER UP TO A FOOT IN TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE ROOF. THIS HAS CAUSED THE RUBBER MEMBRANE TWO SEPARATE AT THE ROUGH EDGES AS WELL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE RUBBER ROOF MEMBRANE TO COME OFF TRAVELING AND LAND ON A VEHICLE…

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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.

Touching Stove my cause Shock

NHTSA #16V782000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 115 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 59-102212016-0260 · Owners notified December 20, 2016 · Vehicles built September 20, 2016 – October 20, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Vibe trailers manufactured September 20, 2016, to October 20, 2016. The outside of the kitchen stove may have been connected to a 12V D.C. positive circuit, potentially shocking a user that touches it.

Safety consequence

An energized stove may increase the risk of an electrical shock and injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-2084 extension 105. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-102212016-0260.

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 2017 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 2017 Forest River Vibe.

Tires

ODI #11097785

Incident: May 18, 2018 · Filed: May 24, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER VIBE EXTREME LITE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK TIRES, SIZE: ST225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE TOWING THE CAMPER WITH A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE OF THE CAMPER BLEW OUT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED AND CHANGED THE TIRE. AFTER TOWING THE RV FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE ALSO BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AGAIN AND HAD THE CAMPER TIRE REPAIRED. THE CAMPER WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES WITH THE SAME TYPE OF TIRES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

Structure

ODI #11024247

Incident: August 28, 2017 · Filed: September 19, 2017

THE PLYWOOD ROOF HAS SEPARATED FROM THE RAFTERS DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER UP TO A FOOT IN TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE ROOF. THIS HAS CAUSED THE RUBBER MEMBRANE TWO SEPARATE AT THE ROUGH EDGES AS WELL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE RUBBER ROOF MEMBRANE TO COME OFF TRAVELING AND LAND ON A VEHICLE THAT COULD BE BEHIND IT. THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO TRAILERS OF THIS MODEL THAT I KNOW OF HAVE THIS ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOLD LESS THAN 500 MILES IN MOST OF IT WAS BACK-AND-FORTH TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL REPAIRS. WE HAVE ONLY OWNED OWNED THIS TRAILER SINCE MARCH.

Other Forest River Vibe model years

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