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Recall 25V-245: 2024–2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2024–2025 Forest River Aurora and 13 more

Forest River, Inc. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 2025, covering about 4,179 vehicles.

NHTSA number
25V-245
Report date
Apr 14, 2025
Vehicles affected
4,179
Owners notified
Apr 28, 2025

The problem

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.

The risk

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentStructure › Body › Step/Ladder
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number25V245000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Catalina2024, 2025All years
Forest River Aurora2024, 2025All years
Forest River Campsite Reserve2025All years
Forest River Cascade2024, 2025All years
Forest River Cedar Creek2024, 2025All years
Forest River Cherokee2024, 2025All years
Forest River Impression2025All years
Forest River Pause2025All years
Forest River Puma2025All years
Forest River Sabre2025All years
Forest River Salem2025All years
Forest River Sandpiper2024, 2025All years
Forest River Sierra2024, 2025All years
Forest River Vengeance2025All years
Forest River Wildwood2025All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V-245?

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.

How is recall 25V-245 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.