| NHTSA Recall # | 131997 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V333000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 73-0727 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | VENGEANCE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of notification | 07/06/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 17/02/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/04/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 23/05/18 |
| Report created | 23/05/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 265 |
| Defect summary | Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2019 forest river vengeance rouge recreational trailers, models vgt25v-73 and vgt25v-73-w. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
| Consequence summary | The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began june 7, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest river's number for this recall is 73-0727. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |