2016 Forest River Vibe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 5 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 7 Vibe model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 1 involved a fire.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryAug 21, 2018
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.
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V550000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systemsSep 15, 2017
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.
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V573000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMay 26, 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers, model ORVBT236RBS-64. The Federal Placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size ST225/75R15D inflated to 65psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.
Campaign 17V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, axle, non-powered axle assemblyJun 9, 2015
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
Campaign 15V359000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Equipment, Jun 29, 2026
The contact's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively expanded. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Structure, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Jul 12, 2017
SUPPORT BRACKET HOLDING 60 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK BROKE CAUSING TANK TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRAILER. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BEING TOWED. IF IT DID DOT HANG UPON A CORNER OF THE TRAILER IT WOULD OF FELL COMPLETELY OUT CAUSE A POTENTIAL COLLISION HAZARD. *TT