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2018 Forest River Avenger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Forest River Avenger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Avenger years?

Avenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted3 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Avenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Forest River Avenger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2018 Forest River Avenger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V266000OtherApril 21, 2017 · 32 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger motorhomes, model AVT31DBS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles only indicates that the rear tire size is ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI, when the placard should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The incomplete Federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 PRIME TIME AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX STR TIRES, SIZE: 205/75/R14 (NA). THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED BY A 2013 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER DRIVING 200 MILES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 26, 2019

2018 Forest River Avenger — common questions

Is the 2018 Forest River Avenger reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Forest River Avenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Forest River Avenger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.