Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Forest River Vibe peaked in 2020, 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
2020 Forest River Vibe
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 17, 2020 to Aug 5, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2240 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2020 trailer
Severity index0.02020 trailers average 7.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2020 Forest River Vibe name wheels
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-269 | May 13, 2020 | Roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing | Equipment | 22 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-049 | Jan 29, 2020 | Emergency break-away switch may fail | Brakes | 218 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 5, 2023Failure Jul 27, 2023Greenwood, INTires
Castle Rock ST225/75R15 DOT Code JULT 1MT Date Code 3019 tire on spare tire rack mounted on rear bumper of travel trailer exploded in the area of where the tread and sidewall meet. This tire had never been put into use. Lions head Tire and Wheel has been informed via their online form email to the contact specified.
NHTSA complaint 11536659 - Filed Jul 28, 2022Failure Jul 20, 2022Central Point, ORService brakes, Wheels
Purchased trailer new 02/2020, after recent trip had trailer in to repack wheel bearings and check brakes. Dealer notified me of burnt wheel bearing and states brakes bad. Also needs to replace hubs? When I brought trailer home noticed right rear axle tire had cords showing on outside of tire and inside tread was separating, left rear axle tire was wore off on inside of tire. Front axle tires OK. Initially had no problems or warnings with trailer. Replaced tires. Dealer didn't notice tire problem, could have been safety issue if blown while traveling. Don't have tire brand handy. I see there is possibly axle/bearing problems with 2019 Vibes!, and certain brands of tires? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 11476254 - Filed Feb 17, 2020Failure Dec 28, 2019500 milesShepherdsville, KYSuspension, Wheels
NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER CAUSING THE TIRES TO IMPACT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER WHILE TOWING. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE DEFLATION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint 11309726
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 59-1555 Sep 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic side wall prints. - 591431 Oct 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add a ladder. - 591130 Feb 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The furnace was installed without the duct plate, whereas the particular application requires the duct plate to be installed for proper air circulation within the recreational vehicle. The furnace may not perform as intended, resulting in nuisance furnace c…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.