Forest River Recalls 2027 Vibe Trailers for Furnace Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

NHTSA classifies this as an Other Defect recall. This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks. Other Defect recalls make up 15% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (95 of them).

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NHTSA
Published
September 1, 2026
OTHER DEFECT

This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.

Record status: a point-in-time snapshot of NHTSA's recall notice. Confirm your exact VIN is affected via NHTSA's own VIN lookup tool before acting, since recall scope is set by build date and trim, not model year alone.

What Happened

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Vibe recreational trailers. The furnace exhaust may not be correctly attached to the outside flue, allowing carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects five units of 2027 FOREST RIVER VIBE recreational trailers. No additional model numbers, UPCs, or specific date ranges were provided.

What You Should Do

Dealers will reposition the furnace free of charge. Dealers were notified on September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V563000.

Why This Matters

Unvented exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Source

NHTSA Campaign Number 26V563000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Questions readers often have about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is an other defect recall?
This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.
How common is this type of vehicle recall?
Other Defect recalls account for 15% (95 of 637) of the NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected?
Use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check your specific vehicle, since recalls are issued by exact VIN range, trim, and build date rather than by model year alone.