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NHTSA Recall 20V553000: Labels (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 273 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Forest River Vengeance.

273
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (October 13)
NHTSA campaign20V553000
Manufacturer campaign17-1193
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedSeptember 11, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 13, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Vengenance BVGF312A, BCKT24PACK14, BVGF312A, BVGF315A11, BVGF316A, BVGF316A11, BVGF320A, BWZVGF312A, BWZVGF316A and BWZVGF320A trailers. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect amount of water for trailers with the 100-gallon option, allowing the trailer to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

An overloaded trailer has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new placard that reflects the 100-gallon tank, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-1193.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V553000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Vengeance2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.