2021 Forest River Vengeance recalls and problems

The 2021 Forest River Vengeance has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Forest River Vengeance vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Forest River Vengeance recalls

Recall 22V-243: Equipment

Reported Apr 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Recall 20V-382: Equipment

Reported Jul 1, 2020 · 370 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.

Risk: The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 81-1180.

2021 Forest River Vengeance problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3
Equipment3
Structure2
Suspension1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2021 Forest River Vengeance complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Aug 22, 2022
Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. They all…
Suspension · reported May 26, 2022
Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV?
Electrical System · reported May 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. The independent mechanic…
Structure · at 2,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 forest river vengeance trailer. The contact had detached the travel trailer from his truck and was attempting to level the travel trailer when the trailer collapsed. The contact stated that the two front pull pins were faulty. The contact replaced the faulty parts himself. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Forest River Vengeance have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Forest River Vengeance: 22V-243 (equipment), 20V-382 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Forest River Vengeance?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.