Recall 15V589000: 2009–2016 Forest River Vengeance
- Report received
- Sep 23, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 5,374vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
Possible consequence
With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Forest River Vengeance0 complaints
- 2010 Forest River Vengeance0 complaints
- 2011 Forest River Vengeance0 complaints
- 2012 Forest River Vengeance0 complaints
- 2013 Forest River Vengeance1 complaints
- 2014 Forest River Vengeance2 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Vengeance3 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Vengeance5 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.