2016 Forest River Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vibe years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Vibe. That is the most of any Vibe model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River Vibe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Forest River Vibe recalls (4)
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Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: 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.
Risk: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers, model ORVBT236RBS-64. The Federal Placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size ST225/75R15D inflated to 65psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively…
Trailer is rated at 9600# has 4400# axles installed. Springs, shackles and bolts have been replaced. Latest failure was a hub break while underway causing left rear wheel to lockup. I believe this is due to under engineering as the parts im replacing are for a 3500# axle when looking up part…
Found right rear leaf spring hanger broken off of frame causing severe axle misalignment. Lippert frame.
This travel trailer caught fire in our driveway and burnt. No appliances were on. There have been 3 fire investigators that have search for the cause and haven't been able to identify how or why it burnt. We owned the tt for around 550 days, it was in the repair shop for around 150 days and we used…
Support bracket holding 60 gallon fresh water tank broke causing tank to fall out of the bottom of trailer. Vehicle was in motion being towed. If it did dot hang upon a corner of the trailer it would of fell completely out cause a potential collision hazard. *tt
Other Forest River Vibe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Vibe | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Vibe | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Vibe | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Vibe | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Vibe | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Vibe | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Vibe | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Vibe?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Vibe?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River Vibe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vibe model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.