Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 16V-782 · 2017 Forest River Vibe
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-782 covers 115 2017 Forest River Vibe for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V782000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Vibe trailers manufactured September 20, 2016, to October 20, 2016. The outside of the kitchen stove may have been connected to a 12V D.C. positive circuit, potentially shocking a user that touches it.
The risk
An energized stove may increase the risk of an electrical shock and injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-2084 extension 105. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-102212016-0260.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2016 to October 20, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.