Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V333000 Reported May 23, 2018

Missing intermediate side marker lights/fmvss 108

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 265 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V333000
Manufacturer Campaign
73-0727
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
265
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 23, 2018
Completion Rate
29.81

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V333000 or campaign 73-0727.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V333000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V333000?

NHTSA recall 18V333000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 23, 2018. It addresses: Missing intermediate side marker lights/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 265 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V333000 or the manufacturer campaign number 73-0727. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.