2021 Forest River VENGEANCE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer: 1; Suspension: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
2021: 1; 2022: 6
Pattern summary
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11408203 · 2021-04-15 (April 15, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11408203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447831 · 2022-01-18 (January 18, 2022)
The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466194 · 2022-05-26 (May 26, 2022)
Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466198 · 2022-05-26 (May 26, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg be…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466670 · 2022-05-30 (May 30, 2022)
Traveling at 65 miles per hour the tire blew out.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11469172 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226 Dueler, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT0521. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front and rear tires and the passenger’s side tire experienced blowouts with tread ply separation on two separate occasions. The contact’s son was able to pull over and replace the tires with spares. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11469172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480549 · 2022-08-22 (August 22, 2022)
Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480549 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V382000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Reported: 2020-07-01 (July 1, 2020)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Consequence: The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 81-1180.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V243000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Reported: 2022-04-13 (April 13, 2022)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
7 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10907711 · 2,000 miWHILE TRAVELING HOME THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF OUR 3 MONTH OLD CAMPER FAILED. APPEARS THE TREAD CAME OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO FAIL. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAMPER. BEFORE LEAVING THE CAMP GROUND I VISUALLY INSPECTED ALL SIX TIRES AS WELL AS CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE. ALL 6 TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND WERE AT THE MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATION OF 80 PSI. | 360.0%ODI 10898911 · 4,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE EQUIPPED WITH LIONS HEAD TIRES, TIRE LINE: VAIL SPORT RADIAL, TIRE SIZE: ST235/80/R16 AND DOT NUMBER NMNX0115. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF BUBBLES AROUND THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FOUR TIRES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV HAD BUBBLES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11331756 · 3,300 miI EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIRES WITHIN A FOUR DAY SPAN. THE TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND I REGULARLY INSPECTED THEM. THEY HAD PROPER AIR PRESSURE PRIOR TO MY TRIP. I KEEP THEM COVERED WHENEVER THE CAMPER IS NOT IN USE. THE TIRE BRAND IS CASTLE ROCK AND I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR EVENTS HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE.*DT CONSUMER STATED HE ONLY HAD 3300 MILES ON THE FIRST TIRE AND 4000 MILES ON THE SECOND. MANUFACTURER STATED TIRES ONLY HAD ONE YEAR WARRANTY.*JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 228.6%ODI 11447831The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 360.0%ODI 11022219 · 100 miTHE FRAME ON THE VENGEANCE 40D12 TOY HAULER HAS A SUPPORT BRACKET LOCATED OVER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS BRACKET COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE WHEN THE CAMPER TRAVELS OVER BUMPS AND DIPS IN THE ROAD. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS ON THE FOREST RIVER FORUMS WEBSITE AND IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM OTHERS HAVE WITH THIS MODEL CAMPER. THE BRACKET CHEWS AWAY AT THE TIRE WHEN THIS OCCURS AND A TIRE FAILURE IS INEVITABLE IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REMOVED OR CUT AWAY. I SUBMITTED THIS TO THE FOREST RIVER WARRANTY DEPT. ON JULY 31, 2017 AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0%ODI 11338039 · 6,000 miDRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MATERIAL AND ALL THE INSULATION. LUCKILY IT JUST MISSED THE GASOLINE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE GENERATOR. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND GET STOPPED QUICKLY TO REMOVED DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD AND AVOID DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES. MY WIFE … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11539219On 8/4/23 driving across Louisiana when another driver motioned for me to pull over. Upon investigation found that had the rear passenger side tire was missing. All studs were sheared and the tire and wheel was gone and never found. Had to replace the hub and put spare onto trailer to complete trip home. Major safety issue...if the last wheel on the passenger side would have failed the unit would have flipped the trailer and pull vehicle with myself wife and (2) young kids in it. The vehicle has been inspected by dealer and reported to manu… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10899167TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V589000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. | 150.0%ODI 10764273 · 500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE STORAGE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SMALL METAL BOX BURNED HIS RIGHT ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOX AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRES MELTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ *CN | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 111387102018 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR FELL OUT OF THE WALL AND ONTO THE COUCH WHILE DRIVING. THE TOILET SET UP CAUSED IT TO BECOME CLOGGED EACH TIME IT WAS FLUSHED. THE PROPANE CIRCUIT BOARDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CIRCUIT BOARDS. *JS | 125.0%ODI 11350414 · 1,500 miUPON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP IN OUR 3 MONTH OLD TRAILER. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. I OPENED THE COMPARTMENT FOR THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING WAS ON FIRE. I DISCONNECTED THE WIRE AND THAT WAS ON FIRE (AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE) AND FOLLOWED IT TO THE FRONT PIN BOX OF THE TRAILER WHERE I FOUND A AUTO RESET BREAKER THAT WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (NOT SECURED IN A METAL GROUNDED BOX) AND WAS SHORTING TO GROUND. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE WIRING TO CATCH FIRE. THIS WIRE WAS THE CHARGE CIRCUIT COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS TIED DIRE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 11466198The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg be… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10914811 · 5,000 miTRAILER WAS SOLD TO AS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TOY HAULER. WE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SEAL AROUND FIFTH WHEEL AND IT WAS NOTICED BY OUR RV TECH THAT THE EXPANSION JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY RESULTING IN THE FLOOR COMING AWAY FROM THE WALL BY BEDROOM SLIDE. WE TOOK TRAILER DOWN TO A GOVERNMENT SCALE TO WEIGH TRAILER AND HAVE FOUND WE HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE TRAILER OVER WEIGHT BUT OUR CARGO CAPACITY HAS BEEN TO THE MAX OF THE TRAILER BUT LABELS ON THE TRAILER ARE INACCURATE. TRAILER READS THE DRY WEIGHT OF 11649 LBS BUT WHEN WEIGHED ITS 13060 LB… | 133.3%ODI 11190587 · 1,000 miMANUFACTURER DEFECT IN CAMPER, PARTS OF A SLIDE MECHANISM ARE FAULTY THAT IS CAUSING THE FIBERGLASS ON THE SIDE OF THE CAMPER NEAR THE SLIDE TO CRACK ON THE EXTERIOR. THE CRACK IS AGGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. THE SIDE IS IN DANGER OF FALLING OUT OF THE CAMPER, AS IT CURRENTLY SITS. FOREST ROVER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAS DENIED ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AS THE CAMPER IS BEING PULLED DOWN THE ROAD THE STRESS FROM THE BUCKING AND BOUNCING OF TRAVEL IS CAUSING THE CRACK TO INCREASE. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING AND DOCUMENTING… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11338039 · 6,000 miDRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MATERIAL AND ALL THE INSULATION. LUCKILY IT JUST MISSED THE GASOLINE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE GENERATOR. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND GET STOPPED QUICKLY TO REMOVED DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD AND AVOID DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES. MY WIFE … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 228.6%ODI 11408203 · 2,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11436438The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350 hauling a 2017 Forest River Vengeance 381L12-6 travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but only the vehicle's brakes were engaged. The travel trailer electric brakes had failed and the "Error - Trailer Wiring Fault" warning message was illuminated. The travel trailer was pushing the vehicle forward when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The travel trailer brake manufacturer Dexter, was made aware of the failure and informe… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 228.6%ODI 11466198The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg be… | 150.0%ODI 11600559The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the electric awning detached from the RV. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that both ends of the welded seams had detached from the electric awning. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to NHSTA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10914811 · 5,000 miTRAILER WAS SOLD TO AS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TOY HAULER. WE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SEAL AROUND FIFTH WHEEL AND IT WAS NOTICED BY OUR RV TECH THAT THE EXPANSION JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY RESULTING IN THE FLOOR COMING AWAY FROM THE WALL BY BEDROOM SLIDE. WE TOOK TRAILER DOWN TO A GOVERNMENT SCALE TO WEIGH TRAILER AND HAVE FOUND WE HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE TRAILER OVER WEIGHT BUT OUR CARGO CAPACITY HAS BEEN TO THE MAX OF THE TRAILER BUT LABELS ON THE TRAILER ARE INACCURATE. TRAILER READS THE DRY WEIGHT OF 11649 LBS BUT WHEN WEIGHED ITS 13060 LB… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11567190The driver side rear leaf spring mounting bracket broke leaving the spring against the frame and allowing the 2 tires on that side to rub together. If it hadn’t been noticed almost immediately failure of the 2 tires would have resulted potentially causing loss of control of the vehicle and RV. When I spoke to a local suspension shop they stated that the problem was very common and that they made that type of repair on Lippert frames often. The RV has not been inspected. When I discovered the failure I made the repair before I contacted the … | 114.3%ODI 11466194Ground control 2.0 system will not lift my 17,500lbs fifth wheel toy-hauler. As this system will only lift 15,500lbs. I purchased a new landing gear leg as Forest River and Western Skies Rv would not replace as it was out of warranty which was a week prior.This is issue and needs to be taken care of. If these fifth wheel trailers are no equip with the proper lifting landing gear how are you suspost to use this 110,000.00 dollar RV? | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 111387102018 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE AND REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR FELL OUT OF THE WALL AND ONTO THE COUCH WHILE DRIVING. THE TOILET SET UP CAUSED IT TO BECOME CLOGGED EACH TIME IT WAS FLUSHED. THE PROPANE CIRCUIT BOARDS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CIRCUIT BOARDS. *JS | 125.0%ODI 113258112019 FOREST RIVER RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING THE FRAMING, THE JACK, THE HITCH, TRIM AND DECAL, AND THE COACH WOULD NOT FOLLOW STRAIGHT. *JS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11190587 · 1,000 miMANUFACTURER DEFECT IN CAMPER, PARTS OF A SLIDE MECHANISM ARE FAULTY THAT IS CAUSING THE FIBERGLASS ON THE SIDE OF THE CAMPER NEAR THE SLIDE TO CRACK ON THE EXTERIOR. THE CRACK IS AGGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. THE SIDE IS IN DANGER OF FALLING OUT OF THE CAMPER, AS IT CURRENTLY SITS. FOREST ROVER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAS DENIED ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AS THE CAMPER IS BEING PULLED DOWN THE ROAD THE STRESS FROM THE BUCKING AND BOUNCING OF TRAVEL IS CAUSING THE CRACK TO INCREASE. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING AND DOCUMENTING… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11561731We had a small fire in a heater duct hose for the duct in the upper bathroom. It was caused by the duct hose being in contact with the positive battery cable connection on the 2,000 Watt 120 volt Inverter located in the passthrough under the bathroom floor. The duct is made of foil and has a plastic liner. The plastic line is what was on fire, and the whole duct hose was hot, (the furnace was not being used at the time). Luckily we caught this before it got to be a larger fire, and also while we were sleeping. I reported this to Forest River, I… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
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| Structure:Body | Too few reports for a range | 2,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11408203 · 2,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE TRAILER. THE CONTACT HAD DETACHED THE TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HIS TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL THE TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN THE TRAILER COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT PULL PINS WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FAULTY PARTS HIMSELF. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.*DT*DT*DT |
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 5,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11469172 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2022 Forest River Vengeance equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226 Dueler, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: JUMR2MT0521. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front and rear tires and the passenger’s side tire experienced blowouts with tread ply separation on two separate occasions. The contact’s son was able to pull over and replace the tires with spares. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The … |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Structure:Body | Tires | Electrical System | Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Suspension | Tires:Tread/Belt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | — | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | 0 | 1ODI 11466198The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg be… | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Body | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1ODI 11466198The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg be… | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | 1ODI 11480549Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off mu… | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.