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2018 Forest River Riverstone recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Forest River Riverstone. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

3recalls
0owner complaints
4+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Forest River Riverstone. Check your Riverstone by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Forest River Riverstone recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V550000

    Aug 26, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
    Risk
    A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.
    Full recall details for 25V550000 →

  • Equipment · NHTSA 21V523000

    Sep 7, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
    Risk
    Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Fix
    Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
    Full recall details for 21V523000 →

  • Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000

    Nov 22, 2017Equipment
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Risk
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Fix
    Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
    Full recall details for 17V756000 →

2018 Forest River Riverstone complaints and service bulletins

Forest River has issued at least 4 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

  • Equipment (3)
  • Electrical System (1)

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