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2015 Forest River Vibe recalls and problems

The 2015 Forest River Vibe has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Forest River Vibe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Forest River Vibe recalls

Recall 18V-550: Electrical System

Reported Aug 21, 2018 · 5,847 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The 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 the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Recall 17V-573: Equipment

Reported Sep 15, 2017 · 1,725 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.

Risk: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.

2015 Forest River Vibe problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels2
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 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 2015 Forest River Vibe complaints

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

Suspension · at 1,000 miles · reported Aug 21, 2019
The contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe 311rls. While driving 70 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. The contact also stated that the wires from the axle were wrapped around the tire. The contact was able to steer off the road and stop the vehicle. The contact had to remove the wires that were wrapped around the defective tire and axle. The contact was able to replace the tire with a spare and drove home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was invalid.
Wheels · at 7,000 miles · reported May 2, 2019
The contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver noticed through the side mirror a wheel rolling next to the rv. After stopping the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger side wheel had dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a service center where it was diagnosed that all six lug nut studs that secured the rear wheel had fractured, causing the wheel to dislodge from the rv. The rv was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (Leo's vacation center, 729 state route 3 n, gambrills, md) were notified of the failure. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Forest River Vibe have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Forest River Vibe: 18V-550 (electrical system), 17V-573 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Forest River Vibe?

Owners report wheels problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 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.