Forest River, Inc. recall 26V020

Affected vehicles (7)

Component / system

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.

Risk / consequence

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.

Chronology of events

1. Jan 15, 2026

   On Thursday January 15, 2026, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) received a notice of defect from Lippert Components regarding the 3000 series hidden hinge ramp door. On Monday January 19, 2026, Forest River was able to determine the vehicles affected in the scope by using purchasing records supplied by Lippert.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Feb 28, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Feb 28, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 Phased Recall