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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
- Risk
- Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1166.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailers are missing the roof vent for the refrigerator. Without adequate ventilation, the refrigerator can overheat, which creates a risk of fire, or carbon monoxide can build up inside the trailer, which creates a risk of injury.
The manufacturer, Forest River, will notify owners of affected trailers. Authorized dealers will install the missing roof vent for the refrigerator free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413 and reference recall number 22-1166. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Vibe | 20202021 |
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