The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V382000·Announced 2020-01-07

2020-2021 Forest River Vengeance Trailers Landing Leg Spacing Defect Recall

Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers because the fifth-wheel landing legs are not properly spaced, potentially allowing the fifth wheel to slip and puncture the trailer floor, increasing injury risk.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the fifth-wheel landing leg assembly. No injuries, illnesses, or property damage have been reported, placing this in the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers (models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81, and VGF4007V-81) due to a spacing defect in the fifth-wheel landing legs.

The landing legs are not being installed with the correct spacing relative to the brackets welded to the chassis. The spacing is currently 17 1/2 inches when it should be 17 3/4 inches. This improper spacing can prevent the fifth wheel from being properly seated on the landing leg, allowing it to slip down and potentially puncture the trailer floor. A punctured floor can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

Forest River began this recall on August 14, 2020. Dealers will correct the landing leg spacing free of charge. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to schedule their repair. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2020 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer / RV
Hazard
  • structural-defect
  • floor-puncture
Affected units
370

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.

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