The 2018 Forest River Vibe has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
NHTSA recall 18V550000 · Aug 21, 2018 · 5,847 vehicles
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Risk: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
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Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Suspension
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Tires
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Structure Body
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 29, 2021 · 9,000 milesTires The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Vibe equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard a loud abnormal sound coming from underneath the RV. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was flat. The failure mileage was 9,000. The contact replaced the tire with a spare tire. The contact drove to a RV camp and parked the vehicle. The contact purchased two new tires and replaced both rear tires. The contact then mounted the spare tire on the RV. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to her residence two miles away, the RV…
Nov 11, 2019 · fireSuspension TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT AND HER HUSBAND WERE ALERTED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THEIR VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND PULLED THE TRAILER OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AXLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. HOWEVER, AS THEY BEGAN TO PULL OFF THE EXIT, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LINKED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V624000 (SUSPENSION) WITH THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL FOREST RIVER. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.