NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Forest River Riverstone Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Forest River Riverstone has 2 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 Riverstone. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Forest River Riverstone owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Riverstone, describing incidents dated June 12, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11667894 · Filed
Found that two separate brake lines became disconnected from the brake units allowing all of the brake fluid to spray out and put zero pressure on the brake pads. There is a Facebook page for Riverstone owners. I found that there are a handful of other reports of similar brake failure on other…
Ramp Door May Break During Use
NHTSA #26V020000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported January 19, 2026 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 515 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-2017 · Owners notified February 18, 2026 · Vehicles built December 7, 2022 – June 19, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Hydraulic Brake Lines May Fail
NHTSA #25V550000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported August 26, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,379 vehicles
Repair completion: 24.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 70-1957 · Owners notified September 19, 2025 · Vehicles built through August 20, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.
Other Forest River Riverstone model years
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