RECALLS — FOREST RIVER VIKING
Forest River Viking recalls
Forest River Viking model years 2019–2025 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
07- Structure#2024741
84 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the bracket that secures the propane tank may not have been welded properly. As a result, the bracket could fail, and the propane tank could detach from the trailer while being towed. Safety Risk: A propane tank that detaches could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Additionally, a propane tank that detaches from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River recommends that you should remove the propane tank from your trailer before towing. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the propane tank bracket.
- Structure#2024713
101 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the fresh water tank may not be secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall from the frame and detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: A water tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises not to fill the fresh water tank until the recall repairs are completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to properly secure the fresh water tank.
- Structure#2024564
99 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the screws that attach the roof rack might not have been properly tightened. As a result, the roof rack could detach from the trailer while driving. Safety Risk: A roof rack that detaches from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises not to use the roof rack until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the roof rack screws.
- Structure#2024273
305 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the fresh water tank may not be secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall from the frame and detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: A water tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealership to properly secure the fresh water tank.
- Accessories#2022368
6,198 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the vehicle could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fabric roll on the awning. It will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
- Accessories#2021143
20 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the interior cooktop burner could be affected by the operation of the furnace. This could potentially cause the burner flame to invert. Safety Risk: An inverted burner flame could create the risk of a burn injury or cause a fire. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to install a panel and seal any gaps that could allow return air from the furnace to cause an inverted flame on the cooktop.
- Accessories#2020052
743 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the U-bolts used to hold the spare tire carrier to the travel trailer may break. This could cause the tire and carrier to separate from the trailer. Safety Risk: A spare tire carrier that falls from the trailer could become a hazard for other road users and bystanders. This could create a risk of injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your travel trailer to a dealer to replace the defective U-bolts. Forest River advises that you should remove the spare tire until the recall repairs have been completed.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
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, 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