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2021 Forest River Vibe problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River Vibe.

2Forest River recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Forest River

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.

Equipment #22V243000 · 2022 · 99,190 units

Problem: 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, wildcat, work and play, prime time tracer, 2021-2023 coachmen leprechaun, and 2022-2023 coachmen freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. the quick disconnect fittings in

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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

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Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2021 Forest River Vibe have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2021 Vibe. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2021 Forest River Vibe problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.