repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
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2020 Forest River VibeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Vibe, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-049 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Forest River Vibe has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Wheels
1Service brakes
1Suspension
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 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
Service brakes, electric
Risk. In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2020 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 wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Purchased trailer new 02/2020, after recent trip had trailer in to repack wheel bearings and check brakes. Dealer notified me of burnt wheel bearing and states brakes bad. Also needs to replace hubs? When I brought trailer home noticed right rear axle tire had cords showing on outside of tire and…
NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER CAUSING THE TIRES TO IMPACT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER WHILE TOWING. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE DEFLATION AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Own a 2020 Vibe?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.