repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 Forest River VibeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Vibe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-550 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Vibe has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 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 Vibe 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 · 2022 Q3
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An energized stove may increase the risk of an electrical shock and injury.
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 Vibe 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 Vibe median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Vibe owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE PLYWOOD ROOF HAS SEPARATED FROM THE RAFTERS DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER UP TO A FOOT IN TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE ROOF. THIS HAS CAUSED THE RUBBER MEMBRANE TWO SEPARATE AT THE ROUGH EDGES AS WELL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE RUBBER ROOF MEMBRANE TO COME OFF TRAVELING AND LAND ON A VEHICLE…
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