Recall 25V245000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER Defect in 2024-2025 FOREST RIVER CASCADE
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,179 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V245000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,179 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2024 FOREST RIVER CASCADE, 2024 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK, 2024 FOREST RIVER SIERRA, 2024 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER, 2024 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE, 2024 FOREST RIVER AURORA, 2024 COACHMEN CATALINA, 2025 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER, 2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE, 2025 FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION, 2025 FOREST RIVER AURORA, 2025 FOREST RIVER CASCADE, 2025 COACHMEN CATALINA, 2025 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2025 FOREST RIVER SABRE, 2025 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE, 2025 FOREST RIVER SIERRA, 2025 FOREST RIVER PAUSE, 2025 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK, 2025 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE, 2025 FOREST RIVER PUMA, 2025 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
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Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Safety Consequence
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Related Recalls for FOREST RIVER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V020000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 515 | |
| 26V013000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER FREELANDER | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL | 16 | |
| 26V039000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER CASCADE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 247 | |
| 24V913000 | 2015 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 6,963 | |
| 25V682000 | 2025 FOREST RIVER AURORA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 20,305 | |
| 25V727000 | 2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER | 1,868 | |
| 25V707000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 23 | |
| 25V708000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 38 | |
| 25V662000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER ENTOURAGE | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 21 | |
| 25V681000 | 2026 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:PIPE/FITTINGS | 8 |