2022 Forest River Vengeance Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2024 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vengeance years
Not enough data 6th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River Vengeance. That ranks 6th out of 22 Vengeance model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Forest River Vengeance problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Wheels150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 120241

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Forest River Vengeance recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJul 29, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V556000 · 49,295 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsApr 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V243000 · 99,190 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; electrical systemMar 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V135000 · 1,009 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.

Risk: Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.

Equipment:other:labels; tiresJan 28, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V041000 · 21 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Vengeance Fifth Wheel trailers. The tire pressure label may indicate incorrect tire pressure information for the front tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 567, "Certification."

Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information may result in under-inflated tires that can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will mail replacement labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 81-1462.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The 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…

Equipment · received Jul 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11600559

On 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…

Wheels · received Aug 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11539219

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Forest River Vengeance?

Owners most often report equipment, wheels problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Forest River Vengeance?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Forest River Vengeance a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vengeance model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.