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2016 Forest River Vengeance
The 2016 Forest River Vengeance appears in 5 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment, electrical system and suspension) and in 4 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is tires: 600 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 7.3 per 1,000 across all 2016 model-year vehicles and against 250 per 1,000 for the Forest River Vengeance line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.5 complaints per model year across the 21 Forest River Vengeance model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 14 May 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 17-1193).
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 51-0544).
Defect, as filed: Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
Consequence: With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 17B-0918-2015-0090).
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, "Certification."
Consequence: The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17B-05132015-0036.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 17B-05132015-0036).
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 51-03312015-0025).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2016 Forest River Vengeance (black) against all 2016 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2016 | Vengeance line | All 2016 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 600 | 250 | 7.3 |
| Wheels | 400 | 125 | 24.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 600 | 250 | 7.3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 400 | 125 | 24.3 |
4 unique complaints, 5 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Forest River Vengeance model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 365,885 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 371,259 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 371,259 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 371,259 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 371,259 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 371,303 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 371,722 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 372,083 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 372,584 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 366,983 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 366,983 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 265 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 390 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 99,560 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 149,515 |
| 2025 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,179 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Forest River Vengeance model years · Forest River: 83 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2016 Forest River Vengeance have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V553000, was reported to NHTSA on 11 Sep 2020 and concerns equipment:other:labels. Across all model years the Forest River Vengeance line has 17 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2016 Forest River Vengeance?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2016 Forest River Vengeance complain about most?
Tires: 3 of 5 component mentions (600 per 1,000). Next is wheels with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.