2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
The 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STRUCTURE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE, potentially affecting up to 369,914 vehicles.
Recall 25V550000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,379 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.
View full details →Recall 21V523000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Recall 21V523000 — STRUCTURE
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
701367 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring diagram of the roof mount air conditioner.
700593 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Certain Riverstone Fifth-Wheels were manufactured with a non-convection microware. These vehicles should have a convection microwave.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
- 2013 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 1 complaint
- 2021 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 1 complaint
- 2023 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints