2020 Forest River Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vibe years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Vibe. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Vibe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 67% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Forest River Vibe recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Risk: Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1166.
Service brakes, electric
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Risk: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
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.
Castle Rock ST225/75R15 DOT Code JULT 1MT Date Code 3019 tire on spare tire rack mounted on rear bumper of travel trailer exploded in the area of where the tread and sidewall meet. This tire had never been put into use. Lions head Tire and Wheel has been informed via their online form email to the…
Purchased trailer new 02/2020, after recent trip had trailer in to repack wheel bearings and check brakes. Dealer notified me of burnt wheel bearing and states brakes bad. Also needs to replace hubs? When I brought trailer home noticed right rear axle tire had cords showing on outside of tire and…
Not enough clearance between the tires and the bottom of the camper causing the tires to impact the bottom of the camper while towing. This has the potential to damage the tires and cause deflation and a possible crash.
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Vibe | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Vibe | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Vibe | 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 2020 Forest River Vibe?
Owners most often report wheels, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Forest River Vibe?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.