2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 Forest River Vengeance has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle labeling and electrical system wiring. Problems typically involve inaccurate certification labels and potential electrical hazards affecting lighting and braking systems.
There are 5 recalls concerning multiple systems including certification labels, electrical wiring, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address risks related to vehicle overloading, electrical shorts, and fire safety.
Recalls- Certification label defect. NHTSA recall 15V496000 affects 190 vehicles. Labels incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating leading to possible overloading, tire failure, and crash risk. Dealers will install corrected certification labels free of charge.
- Wiring harness ground issue. NHTSA recall 15V589000 involves 5,374 vehicles. Insufficient ground wires in the trailer wiring may overheat, risking fire and causing loss of external lights and electric brakes. Dealers will inspect and upgrade wiring harnesses at no cost.
- Incorrect GVWR labels. Recall 15V299000 affects 361 trailers. Labels state an 18,500-pound GVWR when actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. This may cause operators to overload trailers and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace labels with corrected versions free of charge.
- Federal placard error. Recall 20V553000 applies to 273 trailers with 100-gallon water tanks. Placards may show incorrect water capacity, allowing overloading and crash risk. Dealers will provide new placards reflecting accurate tank size.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V756000 covers 365,885 Forest River and Coachmen vehicles including the Vengeance. Kidde extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate, and nozzles can detach. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free from Kidde after notification.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on this vehicle may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting an attorney experienced in lemon law can help determine available remedies.
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
372083
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
273 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Vengenance BVGF312A, BCKT24PACK14, BVGF312A, BVGF315A11, BVGF316A, BVGF316A11, BVGF320A, BWZVGF312A, BWZVGF316A and BWZVGF320A trailers. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect amount of water for trailers with the 100-gallon option, allowing the trailer to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and 567, "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded trailer has an increased risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
361 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
5374 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
Risk: With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
190 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Vengeance vehicles manufactured December 20, 2013, to November 3, 2014. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is less than the vehicle's GVWR represented on its certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: A customer may be confused as to actual GVWR of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle's load carrying capacity. Misinformation as to load carrying capacity can lead to vehicle overloading that can cause a tire failure and crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.