CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Vengeance has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (3 reports).
2016 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.
Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Certain trailers have a certification label that lists the gross vehicle weight rating as 18,500 pounds, but the actual rating is 18,000 pounds.
Wheel studs can break, risking wheel detachment
Certain trailers built between March 1 and March 31, 2015 may have wheel studs that break.
Most common 2016 Forest River Vengeance problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
What owners report
3 OF MY TIRES BLEW OUT.*DT CONSUMER STATED THE 4TH TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT BUT WAS REPLACED AND ALL OF THE TIRES HAD ONLY 30 MILES ON EACH.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK ST TIRES (N/A), TIRE LINE: RADIO ST 226, TIRE SIZE: SP235/80R16, AND DOT NUMBER: JUMR2MT (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE CAMPER, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEWOUT. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER (KNOTTS RV CENTER LOCATED BY 11024 BLUFFTON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809, (260) 478-7200). THE CAMPER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILLAGE FOR THE TIRE AND THE TRAILER WERE UNKNOWN.
THE FRAME ON THE VENGEANCE 40D12 TOY HAULER HAS A SUPPORT BRACKET LOCATED OVER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS BRACKET COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE WHEN THE CAMPER TRAVELS OVER BUMPS AND DIPS IN THE ROAD. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS ON THE FOREST RIVER FORUMS WEBSITE AND IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM OTHERS HAVE WITH THIS MODEL CAMPER. THE BRACKET CHEWS AWAY AT THE TIRE WHEN THIS OCCURS AND A TIRE FAILURE IS INEVITABLE IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REMOVED OR CUT AWAY. I SUBMITTED THIS TO THE FOREST RIVER WARRANTY DEPT. ON JULY 31, 2017 AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE FORWARDED TO A WARRANTY REP FOR REVIEW. I EMAILED THEM AGAIN LAST WEEK ABOUT THE STATUS OF THIS CLAIM AND I HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. THIS APPEA
THE TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE CAUGHT IT BEFORE THE TIRE BLEW CAUSED COSMETIC DAMAGE TO TRAILER. IF DRIVEN ANY MORE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FAILURE. THIS IS ON A PRIMETIME CRUSADER 315 RST IT IS NOT LISTED UNDER MANUFACTURES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE EQUIPPED WITH LIONS HEAD TIRES, TIRE LINE: VAIL SPORT RADIAL, TIRE SIZE: ST235/80/R16 AND DOT NUMBER NMNX0115. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF BUBBLES AROUND THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FOUR TIRES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV HAD BUBBLES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLES FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,000.
2016 Forest River Vengeance questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Vengeance have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 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; Incorrect Weight Label Could Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk; Wheel studs can break, risking wheel detachment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Vengeance?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3), Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Vengeance has been fixed?
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