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2019 Forest River Vengeance recalls and problems

The 2019 Forest River Vengeance has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Forest River Vengeance vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Forest River Vengeance recalls

Recall 18V-333: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 23, 2018 · 265 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.

2019 Forest River Vengeance problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Wheels2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 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 2019 Forest River Vengeance complaints

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

Wheels · at 13,000 miles · reported Apr 2, 2021
While driving on freeway, dry roads, at approx 60 MPH, toy hauler travel trailer driver's side rear tire exploded, causing damage to undercarriage, structural steel supports and trim of the toy hauler trailer. Tire was castle rock 225/75r15 with manufacture date of "4517". To be safe, we replaced all five tires.
Electrical System · at 1,500 miles · reported Aug 20, 2020
Upon returning from a camping trip in our 3 month old trailer. I noticed the smell of burning plastic. I opened the compartment for the battery and the wiring was on fire. I disconnected the wire and that was on fire (And extinguished the fire) and followed it to the front pin box of the trailer where I found a auto reset breaker that was not installed properly (Not secured in a metal grounded box) and was shorting to ground. This is what caused the wiring to catch fire. This wire was the charge circuit coming from the vehicle and was tied directly to the trailers battery. This caused the wire…
Structure · at 6,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2020
Driving home from a short camping trip, only 50 miles and left side front axle tire blew. Tread separated from the tire, spun around with the tire several times before flying out the side into the oncoming lane. While it spun around it ripped out and severed the propane gas lines, the underbelly material and all the insulation. Luckily it just missed the gasoline supply line for the generator. We were fortunate to keep the vehicle under control and get stopped quickly to removed debris from the road and avoid damage to other vehicles. My wife was following in our car and was able to avoid the…
Structure · reported May 21, 2020
2019 forest river rv. Consumer writes in regards to structural defects. The consumer stated there were multiple failures including the framing, the jack, the hitch, trim and decal, and the coach would not follow straight.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Forest River Vengeance have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Forest River Vengeance: 18V-333 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Forest River Vengeance?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 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.