2017 Forest River Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vibe years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Vibe. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vibe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 400 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 1 | 50% | 400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Vibe recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Vibe trailers manufactured September 20, 2016, to October 20, 2016. The outside of the kitchen stove may have been connected to a 12V D.C. positive circuit, potentially shocking a user that touches it.
Risk: An energized stove may increase the risk of an electrical shock and injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-2084 extension 105. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-102212016-0260.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river vibe extreme lite travel trailer equipped with lionshead castle rock tires, size: st225/75/r15 (na). While towing the camper with a 2017 ford expedition at approximately 60 mph, the rear passenger tire of the camper blew out. Roadside assistance was called…
The plywood roof has separated from the rafters down both sides of the travel trailer up to a foot in towards the center of the roof. This has caused the rubber membrane two separate at the rough edges as well. This could cause the rubber roof membrane to come off traveling and land on a vehicle…
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 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 Vibe | 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 2017 Forest River Vibe?
Owners most often report structure, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.