Recall 15V496 affects 190 2014-2015 Forest River Vengeance vehicles with incorrect GVWR certification labels. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 190 2014-2015 Vengeance vehicles because the certification label shows a gross vehicle weight rating that is higher than the vehicle's actual rating. That wrong load information can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, raising the risk of tire failure and a crash; Forest River dealers will correct it free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2014-2015 Forest River Vengeance fifth-wheel trailer is supposed to tell the owner and dealer the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR. That rating is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is certified to carry. It guides loading decisions, hitch setup, and cargo carrying capacity.
On these Vengeance trailers, a clerical error put the wrong GVWR information on the certification label. The trailer was meant to use the standard 18,000 pound rating, while the upper deck and frame were tied to an optional 21,000 pound hitch head setup. The result is a label that represents more weight capacity than the trailer was certified for.
There is no normal driving warning sign before you find the label problem. The issue is the printed rating, not a part that makes noise or changes how the trailer feels. Owners would notice it by checking the certification and hitch head labels.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2014 and 2015 Vengeance model years, both tied to the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2014 Forest River Vengeance | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Vengeance | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 190 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect certification label can misstate the vehicle's gross weight rating and load carrying capacity. If the trailer is loaded from the wrong label, overloading can cause tire failure and a crash. Confirm the corrected rating with Forest River before loading near the limit. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Forest River Vengeance is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected certification label replacement that fixes the incorrect GVWR and load-carrying-capacity information.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V496 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the trailer before the corrected label is installed; extra weight can cause tire failure and a crash.
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 information for the trailer. The label replacement and labor are free under the recall. Forest River uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related certification label correction, contact Forest River customer service and ask what documentation the plan requires for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 6, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 2, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| October 2, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 2, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V496?
Recall 15V496 covers 190 2014-2015 Forest River Vengeance trailers with an incorrect certification label. The label understates the gross vehicle weight rating, which can confuse owners about load carrying capacity. Overloading can cause tire failure and a crash.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Forest River Vengeance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V496. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected certification label. Reference recall number 15V496 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will install a corrected certification label free of charge, so the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating and load carrying capacity are stated correctly.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading from incorrect weight information. If the label gives the wrong gross vehicle weight rating, an owner can load the trailer beyond its true capacity. That can cause tire failure and a crash.
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 and reference recall 15V496.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V496000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-219-533-5934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V496 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V496000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →