Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Vibe peaked in 2023, 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
2021 Forest River Vibe
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 3, 2023 to May 3, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year299k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 trailer
Severity index0.02021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Forest River Vibe name tires
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 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-243 | Apr 13, 2022 | Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak | Equipment | 99,190 | Part replacement |
| 20V-269 | May 13, 2020 | Roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing | Equipment | 22 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 3, 2023Failure Apr 29, 2023Breckenridge, TXTires
Tire completely separated while just sitting on my RV pad. Came completely apart. I do keep them properly inflated per the placard on my RV. ST205 / 75 R14.
NHTSA complaint 11520218
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 591484 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General rear ladder backer locations for optional rear ladders. - 591474 Feb 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder. - 591467 Feb 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder. - 591463 Jan 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder. - 591458 Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add rear ladder. - 591437 Nov 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic rear wall print for certain 2022 VIBE travel trailer recreational vehicles for rear ladder installations by a dealership. - 591415 Aug 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General rear wall backer location for the rear ladder for certain 2021 Vibe Travel Trailer. - 591409 Aug 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic slideroom box drawing. - 591407 Aug 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General rear wall backer location for the rear ladder for certain 2021 Vibe Travel Trailer. - 591398 Aug 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General rear wall backer location for the rear ladder for certain 2021 Vibe Travel Trailer. - 591393 Jul 28, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General rear wall backer location for the rear ladder for certain 2021 Vibe Travel Trailer. - 591369 Jun 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Plumbing prints. - 831334 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, without the "stress r… - 591325 Apr 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships. - 591251 Dec 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The software in the controller for the solar panel may not be programmed correctly. This can result in the solar panel to shut down when darkness appears and will not turn back on.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.