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NHTSA Recall 24V488000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and step/ladder (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 126 vehicles. It affects 2024–2025 Coachmen Cross Trail.

126
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (July 24)
NHTSA campaign24V488000
Manufacturer campaign215-1800
ComponentsEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE › BODY › STEP/LADDER
Report receivedJune 28, 2024
Owner notificationJuly 24, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The backer on the ladder receiver may not have been installed, which can cause the ladder to detach.

Safety risk

A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V488000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Cross Trail2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.