Complaints about the 2017 Forest River Vengeance peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 12, 2021 to Oct 12, 2021.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-333 | May 23, 2018 | These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers | Lighting | 265 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the⦠| Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 17V-708 | Nov 10, 2017 | Generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly | Electrical system | 762 | Inspection |
| 17V-282 | Apr 26, 2017 | Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers | Tires | 71 | Label or owner notice |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350 hauling a 2017 Forest River Vengeance 381L12-6 travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but only the vehicle's brakes were engaged. The travel trailer electric brakes had failed and the "Error - Trailer Wiring Fault" warning message was illuminated. The travel trailer was pushing the vehicle forward when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The travel trailer brake manufacturer Dexter, was made aware of the failure and informed the contact the recommended electric brake trailer axle wiring was not installed by Forest River. The minimum recommendation for the electric brake trailer axle wiring is 10 gauge or the preferred 8 gauge. However, Forest River had installed the 12-gauge. The travel trailer was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer Forest River, were not made aware of the failure.
NHTSA complaint 11436438Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.