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NHTSA Recall 25V021000: Water heater (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 2025 East TO West Ahara Fifth Wheel.

18
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (January 31)
NHTSA campaign25V021000
Manufacturer campaign503-1887
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER
Report receivedJanuary 17, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 31, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 East to West Ahara fifth wheel trailers. The water heater exhaust is ventilated directly under the slideroom, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Safety risk

Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the water heater until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the water heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 503-1887.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V021000

Make and modelModel years
East TO West Ahara Fifth Wheel2025

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.