2015 Forest River Vibe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Forest River Vibe, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 Forest River Vibe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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…
Remedy: 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…
-
Lpg systems (equipment)
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.
Remedy: 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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Forest River Vibe have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe 311rls. While driving 70 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. The contact also stated that the wires from the axle were wrapped arou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2019 · Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver noticed through the side mirror a wheel rolling next to the rv. After stopping the vehicle, the contact di”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2019 · Wheels
Compare Forest River Vibe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Vibe model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2015 Forest River Vibe
How do I know if my 2015 Forest River Vibe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Forest River Vibe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V573000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.