Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 fifth wheel and travel trailers where steps can detach while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs or replacements.
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Forest River is recalling specific 2024-2025 fifth wheel and travel trailers because the clip-on step assembly may detach while in use, potentially causing injury. This recall affects owners who have the listed models and requires dealers to inspect and repair or replace the bracket.
The clip-on bracket mounting bolts can become loose, allowing the steps to detach while the trailer is in use. This detachment could cause the steps to fall, potentially leading to injury if someone is near the steps.
Owners of 2024-2025 Forest River fifth wheel and travel trailers with the removable step assembly are affected. Those who frequently use the steps while the trailer is in motion are at higher risk.
Check if your trailer has a removable step assembly with a clip-on bracket. The recall includes specific 2024-2025 models: Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood.
Reach out to Forest River's customer service for free repair or replacement of the clip-on bracket.
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.
No, the recall requires dealers to inspect and repair or replace the bracket, so you can continue using your trailer safely after the fix.
The recall includes 2024-2025 Forest River fifth wheel and travel trailers: Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood.
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket for free. Contact Forest River's customer service for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V245000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 25V245000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
