CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Forest River Vengeance has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2014 Forest River Vengeance recalls
Incorrect Load Label May Lead to Overloaded Trailer
Some trailers from these model years have a federal certification label that may list the wrong amount of water for units equipped with the 100-gallon tank option.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Trailer wiring may overheat, risking fire and brake or light failure
Certain recreational trailers have a wiring harness that may have an insufficient ground wire.
Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and tire failure
Certain 2014-2015 Vengeance vehicles built between December 20, 2013 and November 3, 2014 have a certification label that lists a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) higher than the vehicle's actual GVWR.
Most common 2014 Forest River Vengeance problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TRAILER WAS SOLD TO AS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TOY HAULER. WE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SEAL AROUND FIFTH WHEEL AND IT WAS NOTICED BY OUR RV TECH THAT THE EXPANSION JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY RESULTING IN THE FLOOR COMING AWAY FROM THE WALL BY BEDROOM SLIDE. WE TOOK TRAILER DOWN TO A GOVERNMENT SCALE TO WEIGH TRAILER AND HAVE FOUND WE HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE TRAILER OVER WEIGHT BUT OUR CARGO CAPACITY HAS BEEN TO THE MAX OF THE TRAILER BUT LABELS ON THE TRAILER ARE INACCURATE. TRAILER READS THE DRY WEIGHT OF 11649 LBS BUT WHEN WEIGHED ITS 13060 LBS. TRAILER IS EQUIPED WITH A 100 GALLON WATER TANK BUT LABEL INDICATES A 50 GALLON WATER TANK WHICH WEIGHS FULL @ 416 LBS BUT WITH THE 100 GALLON TANK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE STORAGE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SMALL METAL BOX BURNED HIS RIGHT ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOX AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRES MELTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ *CN
2014 Forest River Vengeance questions
Does the 2014 Forest River Vengeance have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Forest River Vengeance: Incorrect Load Label May Lead to Overloaded Trailer; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer wiring may overheat, risking fire and brake or light failure; Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and tire failure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Vengeance?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Structure (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Forest River Vengeance has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.