FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V333000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-07 2018-05-23 2018-05-23

Production Dates: 2017-02-17 - 2018-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 73-0727

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 265

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.

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.