2012 Forest River Vlite Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vlite years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Vlite. That is the most of any Vlite model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,247 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River Vlite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 100% | 5,247 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 5,247 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 67% | 5,247 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Forest River Vlite recalls (1)
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Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Risk: As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer tire may contact floor (RQ14004) — opened Sep 10, 2014, closed Jul 9, 2015.
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 2012 forest river vlite. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer more than six tmes, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the flooring was buckling on the driver side, which made it difficult to open the floor entry…
Trail express tire st 225/75r15 lr c dot# 1kmm16a 2311 had a sudden sidewall at tread separation causing a blowout. Minor damage to vehicle. Tire pressure was checked and verified at 50psi and no visible cracks or deformities at beginning of trip 25 miles before.
Trail express tire st 225/75r15 lr c dot# 1kmm16a 2311 experienced tread separation and loss of air resulting in moderate vehicle damage. This tire failure happened approximately 35 miles after a previous tire failure of same brand and dot#. *tr
Other Forest River Vlite years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Vlite | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Vlite?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River Vlite?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River Vlite a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vlite model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.