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2016 Forest River VengeanceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Vengeance, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Forest River Vengeance has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Wheels30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2016 Forest River Vengeance recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-756 · Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles · 30,990 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2022 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 15V-589 · Sep 23, 2015 · 5,374 vehicles · 1,177 repaired

Risk. With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 15V-299 · May 20, 2015 · 361 vehicles · 361 repaired

Risk. The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
35%repaired · 2020 Q2

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-231 · Apr 20, 2015 · 691 vehicles · 239 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Vengeance year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vengeance median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vengeance owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES (N/A), TIRE LINE: RADIO ST 226, TIRE SIZE: SP235/80R16, AND DOT NUMBER: JUMR2MT (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE CAMPER, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL…
Complaint 11207540 · May 14, 2019
THE TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE CAUGHT IT BEFORE THE TIRE BLEW CAUSED COSMETIC DAMAGE TO TRAILER. IF DRIVEN ANY MORE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FAILURE. THIS IS ON A PRIMETIME CRUSADER 315 RST IT IS NOT LISTED UNDER MANUFACTURES
Complaint 11011562 · Jul 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE EQUIPPED WITH LIONS HEAD TIRES, TIRE LINE: VAIL SPORT RADIAL, TIRE SIZE: ST235/80/R16 AND DOT NUMBER NMNX0115. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF BUBBLES AROUND THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE…
Complaint 10898911 · Aug 26, 2016 · 4,000 miles

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