Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V553000 Reported September 11, 2020

Proper water amount not shown/fmvss 120, 567

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 273 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V553000
Manufacturer Campaign
17-1193
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
273
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 11, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2016 vengenance bvgf312a, bckt24pack14, bvgf312a, bvgf315a11, bvgf316a, bvgf316a11, bvgf320a, bwzvgf312a, bwzvgf316a and bwzvgf320a trailers. the federal placard may indicate an incorrect amount of water for trailers with the 100-gallon option, allowing the trailer to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

An overloaded trailer has an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new placard that reflects the 100-gallon tank, free of charge. the recall began october 13, 2020. owners may contact forest customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 17-1193.

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 20V553000 or campaign 17-1193.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V553000

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

What is recall 20V553000?

NHTSA recall 20V553000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 11, 2020. It addresses: Proper water amount not shown/fmvss 120, 567. The recall affects approximately 273 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 20V553000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17-1193. 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.