2020 Forest River Vibe problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Vibe.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 3 of 3 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Service Brakes, Electric #20V049000 · 2020 · 218 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 freedom express, salem, stealth evo, vibe, wildcat maxx, and wildwood recreational trailers. the emergency break-away switch may fail.
Risk: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. the recall began february 19, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1129.
Equipment #20V269000 · 2020 · 22 units
Problem: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River Vibe have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2020 Vibe. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Vibe problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.