The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V041000·Announced 2020-01-24

Forest River Recalls 2020 Vengeance Trailers Due to Incorrect Federal Placard

Forest River is recalling 2020 Vengeance VGF311A13-WS-73 trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect axle, tire, and PSI data, which may lead to vehicle overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect placard) increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Vengeance VGF311A13-WS-73 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard displays the incorrect axle rating, tire/wheel size, and tire PSI. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120 and Part 567 regarding certification.

The incorrect information on the placard may cause operators to unknowingly overload the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of a loss of control and the potential for a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards containing accurate information free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VENGEANCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.