Removable steps may detach while in use
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V245000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V245000?
NHTSA recall 25V245000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 14, 2025. It addresses: Removable steps may detach while in use. The recall affects approximately 4,179 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V245000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1915. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.