NHTSA Recall 26V020000: Door (structure) and recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 515 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Coachmen Adrenaline.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V020000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-2017 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR; EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 19, 2026 |
| Owner notification | February 18, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheel travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.
Safety risk
A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Pheonix customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2017.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V020000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Adrenaline | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| East TO West Takoda | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2025 |
| Forest River Riverstone | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Forest River Work and Play | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Shasta Phoenix | 2025, 2026 |
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.