2013 Forest River Vlite problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Trailer Hitches (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
2014-08-11 · Trailer Hitches · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river vlite recreational vehicle. shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 13v554000 (suspension, tires), the vehicle would only accelerate to 55 mph. the contact stated that the vehicle swayed to the left and right. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who suggested that the …”
2014-06-16 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flagstaff v-lite travel trailer. the contact stated while driving 5 mph over a speed bump. the failure occurred whenever encountering a pot hole or driving over a bump at low speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 13v554000 (suspension, tire); however, the vin was not included. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.