2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
The 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (2 complaints), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE, potentially affecting up to 240 vehicles.
Recall 20V269000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 22 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Consequence: Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number...
View full details →Recall 20V049000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
| 218 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Consequence: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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).
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).
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.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
59-1555 — EQUIPMENT
Generic side wall prints.
591431 — STRUCTURE
Rear wall print showing backer locations to add a ladder.
591130 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
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 cycling.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER VIBE
- 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 3 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 5 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 3 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 7 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE (current)
- 2021 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 0 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 0 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER VIBE — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints