Forest River Vibe (2017) – 18V550000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, And Rainier Recreational Trailers. The Break-Away Safety Switch May Not Have Been Wired To A Constant Power Source, And, As A Result, The Switch May Be Inadvertently Disconnected From The Trailer House Battery Causing The Brakes To Not Engage If The Trailer Detaches From The Tow Vehicle.

Make Of Vehicle

FOREST RIVER

Model Of Vehicle

VIBE

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

18V550000

Component Description

Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

Effect Of Defect

If The Trailer Brakes Cannot Engage If The Trailer Detaches From Tow Vehicle, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Wiring Harness To Reroute The Wiring, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 25, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-503-831-5410. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 22/30-0824.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20130821

End Of Manufacture

20180813

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5847

Date Owners Notified

20180925

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180821

Make Campaign Number

22/30-0824

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard