2026 Forest River Vengeance problems

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · OH

HIGHWAY SAFETY DEFECT REPORT: Brand-new 2026 Forest River Vengeance Rogue Armored 383G2 5th wheel toy hauler (VIN: [XXX]) meant to haul heavy vehicles at highway speeds has critical manufacturing defects and unsafe, un-engineered factory structural modifications. Manufactured March 2026, purchase completed [XXX], issue identified [XXX]. Manufacturer took possession on [XXX] and "completed repairs" on [XXX] 1. FEDERAL LABEL VIOLATION & IMBALANCE: Roof decking has a 4" manufactured void. Forest River refused a proper repair (replacing panel to truss centerlines) and layered non-structural Luan over the 45' roof without blueprint approval. This adds 131-302 lbs of top-heavy dead weight, invalidating the certified Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) on the mandatory federal door label. This creates a severe high-center-of-gravity sway and overloading risk at highway speeds. 2. UNVERIFIED DOT HEIGHT CLEARANCE: Unauthorized wood layers permanently change the trailer's physical exterior height profile. Forest River failed to verify or recertify dimensions, changing highway DOT clearance in an unverified, dangerous manner that risks striking low bridges or utility lines at speed. 3. ROOF DEFLECTION & TRAUMA RISK: Luan wood is a thin, non-structural material that cannot safely bridge a 4-inch void on a walkable roof. It will break down in a few years, risking a catastrophic +13-foot fall for anyone performing mandatory inspections or maintenance. 4. ELECTRICAL SHOCK & FIRE HAZARD: Main slide room has chronic water leaks into hidden wall spaces. Forest River refused direct instructions to perform structural pressure testing, leaving active electrical wiring harnesses, motors, and junction boxes exposed to water pooling, introducing severe short-circuit and wiring fire risks. COMPANION ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT CASES: - Ohio AG (Case #[XXX]) - Indiana AG (Case #[XXX]) - CPSC (Report #[XXX]) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)