Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Forest River Vibe peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Forest River Vibe
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 12, 2017 to Jun 29, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year49,080 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 2016 trailer
Severity index20.02016 trailers average 8.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2016 Forest River Vibe name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Forest River Vibe
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-550 | Aug 21, 2018 | 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… | Electrical system | 5,847 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-573 | Sep 15, 2017 | Liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle | Equipment | 1,725 | Part replacement |
| 17V-346 | May 26, 2017 | Federal Placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size ST225/75R15D… | Equipment | 11 | Label or owner notice |
| 15V-359 | Jun 9, 2015 | In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break | Suspension | 1,497 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Forest River Vibe
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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 29, 2026Failure Jun 1, 2026Magnolia, AREquipment, Structure
The contact's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively expanded. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
NHTSA complaint 11747274 - Filed Oct 15, 2020Failure Oct 12, 20206,000 milesDeer Park, NYSuspension
TRAILER IS RATED AT 9600# HAS 4400# AXLES INSTALLED. SPRINGS, SHACKLES AND BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. LATEST FAILURE WAS A HUB BREAK WHILE UNDERWAY CAUSING LEFT REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO UNDER ENGINEERING AS THE PARTS IM REPLACING ARE FOR A 3500# AXLE WHEN LOOKING UP PART NUMBERS. THIS MAKES MAX TRAILER LOAD 7000#
NHTSA complaint 11364438 - Filed Aug 2, 2019Failure Jul 29, 20195,000 milesBlanchester, OHSuspension
FOUND RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BROKEN OFF OF FRAME CAUSING SEVERE AXLE MISALIGNMENT. LIPPERT FRAME.
NHTSA complaint 11241346 - Filed Oct 10, 2018Failure Apr 16, 20181,500 milesPearland, TXUnknown or otherFire
THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND BURNT. NO APPLIANCES WERE ON. THERE HAVE BEEN 3 FIRE INVESTIGATORS THAT HAVE SEARCH FOR THE CAUSE AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY HOW OR WHY IT BURNT. WE OWNED THE TT FOR AROUND 550 DAYS, IT WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR AROUND 150 DAYS AND WE USED IT FOR 30 DAYS. BECAUSE THE INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ABSOLUTE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE NOT AT FAULT. TRAILERS DO NOT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP.
NHTSA complaint 11139573 - Filed Jul 12, 2017Failure Jul 9, 2017100 milesSultan, WAEquipment adaptive/mobility, Body
SUPPORT BRACKET HOLDING 60 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK BROKE CAUSING TANK TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRAILER. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BEING TOWED. IF IT DID DOT HANG UPON A CORNER OF THE TRAILER IT WOULD OF FELL COMPLETELY OUT CAUSE A POTENTIAL COLLISION HAZARD. *TT
NHTSA complaint 11004967
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.