Recall 15V299 affects 361 2015-2016 Forest River Vengeance trailers with incorrect GVWR labels. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 361 2015-2016 Vengeance trailers because the certification labels list an 18,500-pound GVWR when the actual rating is 18,000 pounds. The wrong rating increases the chance that an owner overloads the trailer, raising crash risk, and Forest River dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2015-2016 Forest River Vengeance trailer is the factory weight-rating tag. It tells an owner, dealer, or inspector the gross vehicle weight rating, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is certified to carry. That number matters when cargo, water, fuel, and equipment are added.
On affected Vengeance trailers, the label was printed with the wrong rating because of a typographical error in Forest River's label system. The label lists the gross vehicle weight rating as 18,500 pounds, but the actual rating is 18,000 pounds. That leaves an owner relying on a higher number than the trailer was certified to carry.
There is no reliable warning sign before overload. The trailer does not need to make noise, tow differently, or show a visible part failure for the label to be wrong. The mismatch on the weight labels is the clue.
Who's affected?
The same vehicle label issue spans the 2015 and 2016 Vengeance model years.
| 2015 Forest River Vengeance | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Vengeance | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 361 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect GVWR label can lead an operator to overload the trailer, increasing crash risk. There is no reliable warning sign before overload, so avoid loading the Vengeance near its posted limit until the corrected label is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Forest River Vengeance trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected certification-label installation.
- Reference recall number 15V299 when you call, and bring the owner notice if you still have it.
- Load the trailer by the actual 18,000-pound GVWR until the corrected label is installed, not the incorrect 18,500-pound label.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected certification label that shows the proper gross vehicle weight rating for the trailer. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you paid out of pocket for a related label correction before the recall notice, Forest River's general reimbursement plan on file gives owners a path to claim eligible documented expenses. Bring the paperwork to the service desk or contact Forest River customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 20, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 12, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 12, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 19, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V299?
Recall 15V299 covers 361 2015-2016 Forest River Vengeance trailers with certification labels that list the GVWR as 18,500 pounds instead of the actual 18,000 pounds. An owner relying on the wrong label can overload the trailer, increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers install a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Forest River Vengeance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V299. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected certification label. Reference recall number 15V299 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install a corrected label free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading the trailer because the certification label shows the wrong GVWR. The label says 18,500 pounds, while the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. Loading past the correct rating can increase crash risk.
What if I bought my Forest River Vengeance used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Vengeance is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V299000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-593-4005 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V299 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V299000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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