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2018 Forest River VengeanceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Vengeance, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 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 recalls4Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Forest River Vengeance has problems

3 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
Tires20
Electrical system10
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2018 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 →

24%repaired · 2021 Q3

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 17V-708 · Nov 10, 2017 · 762 vehicles · 182 repaired

Risk. The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q1

Tires

Recall 17V-282 · Apr 26, 2017 · 71 vehicles · 71 repaired

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…

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

2018 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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In owners' words

What Vengeance owners report

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

The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Vengeance equipped with LionsheadHotline QCF Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (Not Provided). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire experienced a blowout. The blowout caused severe damages to the…
Complaint 11435900 · Oct 7, 2021
I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIRES WITHIN A FOUR DAY SPAN. THE TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND I REGULARLY INSPECTED THEM. THEY HAD PROPER AIR PRESSURE PRIOR TO MY TRIP. I KEEP THEM COVERED WHENEVER THE CAMPER IS NOT IN USE. THE TIRE BRAND IS CASTLE ROCK AND I HAVE SEEN…
Complaint 11331756 · Jun 30, 2020 · 3,300 miles

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