NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Forest River Aurora Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Forest River Aurora has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Forest River Aurora. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Forest River Aurora owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Aurora, describing incidents dated September 6, 2025.
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- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11699224 · Filed
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Aurora Trailer. The contact stated that while his son was towing the trailer at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side wheel and the passenger’s side front wheels separated from the axle, causing the trailer to drag on the road. The contact stated that his…
Missing Over Current Protection May Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V682000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported October 10, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 20,305 vehicles
Repair completion: 21.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1987 · Owners notified November 18, 2025 · Vehicles built February 3, 2025 – June 20, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Safety consequence
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Wiring Missing Circuit Protection
NHTSA #25V264000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported April 18, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 975 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 300-1922 · Owners notified April 29, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Forest River Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Please see the 573 report for the complete list of model numbers. The front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection.
Safety consequence
Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will add circuit protection to the accent lights, awning, and auto leveling system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1922.
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.
Removable Steps May Detach While In Use
NHTSA #25V245000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,179 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1915 · Owners notified April 28, 2025
Defect description
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 consequence
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Exposed Electrical Connector Wiring May Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V149000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 120/240 Vac Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 7, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Repair completion: 80% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 64-1902 · Owners notified March 24, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Aurora ART26BHS travel trailers. The electrical connector for the air conditioner may have strands of wiring exposed, which can cause electrical arcing.
Safety consequence
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the electrical connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1902.
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.
Incorrect Weight Rating on Placard/FMVSS 110 & 120
NHTSA #25V111000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,833 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1895 · Owners notified March 24, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1895.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other Forest River Aurora model years
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