CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Forest River Vengeance has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2019 Forest River Vengeance recalls
Trailer Missing Side Marker Lights, Crash Risk
Some trailers may be missing the amber side marker lights in the middle of each side.
Most common 2019 Forest River Vengeance problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, DRY ROADS, AT APPROX 60 MPH, TOY HAULER TRAVEL TRAILER DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNDERCARRIAGE, STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS AND TRIM OF THE TOY HAULER TRAILER. TIRE WAS CASTLE ROCK 225/75R15 WITH MANUFACTURE DATE OF "4517". TO BE SAFE, WE REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES.
UPON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP IN OUR 3 MONTH OLD TRAILER. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. I OPENED THE COMPARTMENT FOR THE BATTERY AND THE WIRING WAS ON FIRE. I DISCONNECTED THE WIRE AND THAT WAS ON FIRE (AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE) AND FOLLOWED IT TO THE FRONT PIN BOX OF THE TRAILER WHERE I FOUND A AUTO RESET BREAKER THAT WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (NOT SECURED IN A METAL GROUNDED BOX) AND WAS SHORTING TO GROUND. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE WIRING TO CATCH FIRE. THIS WIRE WAS THE CHARGE CIRCUIT COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS TIED DIRECTLY TO THE TRAILERS BATTERY. THIS CAUSED THE WIRE TO RECEIVE POWER FROM THE TRAILERS BATTERY'S AND WITH THE LUG OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SHORTED TO GRO
DRIVING HOME FROM A SHORT CAMPING TRIP, ONLY 50 MILES AND LEFT SIDE FRONT AXLE TIRE BLEW. TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, SPUN AROUND WITH THE TIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE FLYING OUT THE SIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WHILE IT SPUN AROUND IT RIPPED OUT AND SEVERED THE PROPANE GAS LINES, THE UNDERBELLY MATERIAL AND ALL THE INSULATION. LUCKILY IT JUST MISSED THE GASOLINE SUPPLY LINE FOR THE GENERATOR. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND GET STOPPED QUICKLY TO REMOVED DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD AND AVOID DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES. MY WIFE WAS FOLLOWING IN OUR CAR AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE FLYING DEBRIS AS WELL. WE WERE ON A SMOOTH ROAD DOING 55MPH AND DID NOT HAVE A TIRE IMPACT OF ANY K
2019 FOREST RIVER RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING THE FRAMING, THE JACK, THE HITCH, TRIM AND DECAL, AND THE COACH WOULD NOT FOLLOW STRAIGHT. *JS
2019 Forest River Vengeance questions
Does the 2019 Forest River Vengeance have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Forest River Vengeance: Trailer Missing Side Marker Lights, Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Vengeance?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Wheels (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.