NHTSA Recall 25V245000: Step/ladder (structure)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,179 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Coachmen Catalina.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V245000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1915 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › STEP/LADDER |
| Report received | April 14, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Safety risk
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V245000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Catalina | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Aurora | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Campsite Reserve | 2025 |
| Forest River Cascade | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Impression | 2025 |
| Forest River Pause | 2025 |
| Forest River Puma | 2025 |
| Forest River Sabre | 2025 |
| Forest River Salem | 2025 |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Sierra | 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2025 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 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.