2021 Forest River Vibe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2022-04-13 · campaign 22V243000 · 99,190 vehicles
Defect: 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,
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2020-05-13 · campaign 20V269000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-03-31 · 591484 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general rear ladder backer locations for optional rear ladders.
Structure 2022-02-17 · 591474 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder.
Structure 2022-02-10 · 591467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder.
Structure 2022-01-31 · 591463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder.
Structure:frame And Members 2022-01-12 · 591458 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder.
Equipment 2021-11-08 · 591437 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generic rear wall print for certain 2022 vibe travel trailer recreational vehicles for rear ladder installations by a dealership.
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-03 · Tires“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.