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2012 Forest River VliteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 Forest River Vlite, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-554 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Forest River Vlite 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
Suspension30
Tires20
Wheels20
Structure10

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

1 recall

2012 Forest River Vlite 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.

62%repaired · 2016 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 13V-554 · Nov 7, 2013 · 721 vehicles · 450 repaired

Risk. As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, 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

2012 vs. every other Vlite 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 Vlite median. How we score

'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Forest River Vlite, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Trailer tire may contact floorRQ14004 · closed Jul 9, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Vlite owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER VLITE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MORE THAN SIX TMES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOORING WAS BUCKLING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE FLOOR ENTRY…
Complaint 10781708 · Oct 13, 2015
TRAIL EXPRESS TIRE ST 225/75R15 LR C DOT# 1KMM16A 2311 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND LOSS OF AIR RESULTING IN MODERATE VEHICLE DAMAGE. THIS TIRE FAILURE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES AFTER A PREVIOUS TIRE FAILURE OF SAME BRAND AND DOT#. *TR
Complaint 10633448 · Sep 15, 2014 · 5,264 miles
TRAIL EXPRESS TIRE ST 225/75R15 LR C DOT# 1KMM16A 2311 HAD A SUDDEN SIDEWALL AT TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING A BLOWOUT. MINOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND VERIFIED AT 50PSI AND NO VISIBLE CRACKS OR DEFORMITIES AT BEGINNING OF TRIP 25 MILES BEFORE.
Complaint 10633446 · Sep 15, 2014 · 5,229 miles

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