2020 Forest River Vengeance problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Vengeance.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #20V041000 · 2020 · 20 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 vengeance vgf311a13-ws-73 trailers. the federal placard has the incorrect axle rating, tire/wheel size, and tire psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and part 567, "certification."
Risk: The incorrect federal placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a loss of control, and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. the recall began january 30, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 73-1131.
Equipment #20V382000 · 2020 · 370 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81. the fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Risk: The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began august 14, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 81-1180.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River Vengeance have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2020 Vengeance. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Vengeance problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.