Exterior lightingRecall 18V-333 · 2017–2019 Forest River Vengeance
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-333 covers 265 2017–2019 Forest River Vengeance for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V333000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.
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
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 17, 2017 to April 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.