FOREST RIVER VIBE Recall: Forest River, Inc. - Exhaust or carbon monoxide (Sep 2026)
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 FOREST RIVER VIBE. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Vibe recreational trailers. The furnace exhaust may not be correctly attached to the outside flue, allowing carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin. Unvented exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Drive with a window open if you must drive. If you feel headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness while driving, stop, get out into fresh air, and seek medical care.
- Dealers will reposition the furnace, free of charge. Dealers were notified on September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2027 |
What happened
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Vibe recreational trailers. The furnace exhaust may not be correctly attached to the outside flue, allowing carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V563000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
Manufacturer InformationPopulation
Manufacturer Name:Forest River, Inc.
Address:55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030
Elkhart IN, 46515-3030
Total number of potentially involved:5
Estimated percentage with defect:100%
Vehicle Information
Vehicle 1:2027-2027 Forest River, Inc Vibe
Product Category:Trailers
Product Type:Recreational Trailers
Fuel / Propulsion:
Production Dates:Aug 11, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Number of potentially involved:5
Descriptive Information:
Scope was determined with the production plant to when a new employee started installing the furnace
flue. Scope was confirmed by checking units still in the production yard.
Defect / Noncompliance Description
Description of the defect or noncompliance:
The furnace may not be properly installed against the sidewall, leaving a risk that the exhaust and
intake tubes are not properly overlapping the outside flue.
FMVSS1:
FMVSS2:
Description of the safety risk, including crash, fire, death, injury:
If a furnace exhaust and intake tube is not properly overlapping the outside flue, there is a risk of
carbon monoxide leaking back into the unit and causing injury to the occupants.
U.S. Department
of Transportation
National Highway
Traffic Safety
Administration
Part 573 Safety Recall Report26V563
Manufacturer Name:Forest River, Inc.
Submission Date:Sep 01, 2026
NHTSA Recall No.:26V563
Manufacturer Recall No.:
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR § 573
OMB Control No.:2127-0004
Description of the cause:
Production error
Identification of any warning that can occur:
None
Component Manufacturer
Tier of Supplier:
Supplier Type:
Name:
Address:
Country:
Involved Components
Component Name 1:Furnace flue
Component Description:Furnace flue
Component Part Number:Furnace flue
Chronology
On August 20, 2026, …
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2027 FOREST RIVER VIBE
5 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
Unvented exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.
What should I do?
Dealers will reposition the furnace, free of charge. Dealers were notified on September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.