Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V269000 Reported May 13, 2020

Refrigerator vent may be missing

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V269000
Manufacturer Campaign
22-1166
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2020
Completion Rate
81.82

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vibe trailers, models vbt16rb-or and vbt17db-or. the roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at (503) 831-5413. forest river's number for this recall is 22-1166.

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 20V269000 or campaign 22-1166.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V269000

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

What is recall 20V269000?

NHTSA recall 20V269000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 13, 2020. It addresses: Refrigerator vent may be missing. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V269000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22-1166. 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.