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2016 Forest River Vengeance Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Forest River Vengeance has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 372,584 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 20V553000 2020-09-11 273 affected
Defect

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…

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.

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected
Defect

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…

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V589000 2015-09-23 5,374 affected
Defect

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…

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.

EQUIPMENT 15V299000 2015-05-20 361 affected
Defect

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…

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.

SUSPENSION 15V231000 2015-04-20 691 affected
Defect

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…

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.

Complaints by component

TIRES
3
WHEELS
3
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

WHEELS · reported 2020-08-14

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2019-05-10

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2019-05-10

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2017-07-31

“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”

TIRES · reported 2017-07-30

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2016-08-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Forest River Vengeance as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.