NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Forest River Vibe Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Forest River Vibe 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 2021 Forest River Vibe. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Forest River Vibe owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Vibe, describing incidents dated April 29, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11520218 · Filed
Tire completely separated while just sitting on my RV pad. Came completely apart. I do keep them properly inflated per the placard on my RV. ST205 / 75 R14.
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
NHTSA #22V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1501 · Owners notified May 20, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Refrigerator Vent May Be Missing
NHTSA #20V269000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 22-1166 · Owners notified June 1, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Safety consequence
Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1166.
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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