Does the 2020 Forest River Vibe have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 2 for the 2020 Forest River Vibe. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2020 Forest River Vibe?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2020 Forest River Vibe recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2020 Forest River Vibe with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 02
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2020206May 13, 2020
12 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the roof vent for the refrigerator was not installed. This could lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide or cause a fire. Safety Risk: A build-up of carbon monoxide could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, a missing vent could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your travel trailer to a dealer to install the missing refrigerator vent.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#20V269000May 13, 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vibe trailers, models VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Risk: Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1166.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC#20V049000January 29, 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Risk: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2020 Forest River Vibe VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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