2012 Forest River Vlite problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires 2013-11-07 · campaign 13V554000 · 721 vehicles
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Risk: As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
What owners report
2015-10-13 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river vlite. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer more than six tmes, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the contact stated that the flooring was buckling on the driver side, which made it difficult to open the floor entry door. the dealer replaced the flooring with flooring…”
2014-09-15 · Wheels · 5,264 mi“trail express tire st 225/75r15 lr c dot# 1kmm16a 2311 experienced tread separation and loss of air resulting in moderate vehicle damage. this tire failure happened approximately 35 miles after a previous tire failure of same brand and dot#. *tr…”
2014-09-15 · Wheels · 5,229 mi“trail express tire st 225/75r15 lr c dot# 1kmm16a 2311 had a sudden sidewall at tread separation causing a blowout. minor damage to vehicle. tire pressure was checked and verified at 50psi and no visible cracks or deformities at beginning of trip 25 miles before.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.