2015 Forest River VIBE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Wheels: 2; Suspension: 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). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
2019: 2
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. 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 11205176 · 2019-05-02 (May 2, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR A WHEEL ROLLING NEXT TO THE RV. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL SIX LUG NUT STUDS THAT SECURED THE REAR WHEEL HAD FRACTURED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO DISLODGE FROM THE RV. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (LEO'S VACATION CENTER, 729 STATE ROUTE 3…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11245560 · 2019-08-21 (August 21, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE 311RLS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES FROM THE AXLE WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STEER OFF THE ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE WIRES THAT WERE WRAPPED AROUND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE AND AXLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A SPARE AND DROVE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11245560 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.
17V573000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Reported: 2017-09-15 (September 15, 2017)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Consequence: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V550000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Reported: 2018-08-21 (August 21, 2018)
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.
Consequence: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗