Forest River Vengeance (2017-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V333000 · May 23, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
265
vehicles affected
265
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V333000
- Date
- May 23, 2018
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 265
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Vengeance | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V333000?
1 model: Forest River Vengeance (2017-2019), about 265 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V333000?
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.
What can happen?
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.