Recall 26V020000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V020000. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 515 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheel travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Pheonix customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2017.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other FOREST RIVER, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FOREST RIVER, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V154000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | FOREST RIVER | 36 |
| 26V131000 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DYNAMAX | 27 |
| 26V130000 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FOREST RIVER | 116 |
| 26V039000 | Jan 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | FOREST RIVER | 247 |
| 26V013000 | Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | FOREST RIVER | 16 |
| 25V728000 | Oct 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | COACHMEN | 8 |
| 25V727000 | Oct 24, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER | FOREST RIVER | 1,868 |
| 25V714000 | Oct 21, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | EAST TO WEST | 100 |
| 25V708000 | Oct 17, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | FOREST RIVER | 38 |
| 25V707000 | Oct 17, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | FOREST RIVER | 23 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.