Recall 20V269 covers 22 2020-2021 Forest River Vibe trailers with a missing refrigerator roof vent. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 22 2020-2021 Vibe trailers because the refrigerator roof vent was left out. Without enough ventilation, the refrigerator can overheat, raising the risk of fire or carbon monoxide buildup, and Forest River dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator in a 2020-2021 Forest River Vibe trailer depends on a roof vent to move warm air out of the refrigerator compartment. That vent is part of the trailer equipment, not the refrigerator controls. Its normal job is to give the refrigerator the ventilation and cooling path it needs while the appliance is operating.
On affected Vibe trailers, the roof vent was not installed during production. Forest River traced the issue to the manufacturing process for these specific Vibe units, including VBT16RB-OR and VBT17DB-OR trailers. Without the vent, the refrigerator compartment lacks the roof opening needed for normal airflow, so heat is not carried away as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a dashboard light or appliance alert for this defect. The visible clue is the roof itself: the refrigerator roof vent is absent, and the repair equips the trailer with that missing vent.
Who's affected?
Covers Vibe trailers from both model years under the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2021 Forest River Vibe | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Vibe | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 22 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
Insufficient refrigerator ventilation can let heat build up, increasing the risk of fire or carbon monoxide buildup and injury. No warning sign is listed, so avoid using the refrigerator until the roof vent is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Forest River Vibe trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free roof-vent installation that gives the refrigerator proper ventilation.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V269 when you call.
- Keep the refrigerator off until the roof vent repair is complete if you are concerned about overheating or carbon monoxide.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the missing roof vent for the refrigerator. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. The vent gives the refrigerator the roof opening it needs instead of leaving the appliance without that exterior ventilation path. Ask the service desk to confirm the Vibe model and recall 20V269 against your VIN before the work begins.
Timeline
| May 13, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 22, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| June 22, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 22, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V269?
Recall 20V269 covers 22 2020-2021 Forest River Vibe trailers with a missing roof vent for the refrigerator. Without enough ventilation, the refrigerator can overheat, raising fire risk, or allow carbon monoxide buildup. Forest River dealers will install the roof vent for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Forest River Vibe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V269. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the refrigerator roof vent installation. Reference Forest River recall number 22-1166 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install the refrigerator roof vent free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is insufficient refrigerator ventilation. Forest River's filing says the missing roof vent can cause refrigerator overheating, increasing fire risk, or carbon monoxide buildup, increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free vent installation before using the refrigerator.
What if I bought my Forest River Vibe used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Vibe is included, then call a Forest River dealer and reference recall 20V269 or Forest River recall number 22-1166.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V269000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | (503) 831-5413 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V269 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V269000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →