repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Forest River VengeanceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Forest River Vengeance, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Vengeance has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Service brakes, electric
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Tires
Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios…
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
2017 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
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Vengeance owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350 hauling a 2017 Forest River Vengeance 381L12-6 travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but only the vehicle's brakes were engaged. The travel trailer electric brakes had failed and the…
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