Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V020000 Reported January 19, 2026

Ramp door may break during use

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 515 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V020000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-2017
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
515
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 19, 2026
Completion Rate
2.72

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.

Safety Consequence

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V020000 or campaign 51-2017.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V020000?

NHTSA recall 26V020000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 19, 2026. It addresses: Ramp door may break during use. The recall affects approximately 515 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-2017. 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.