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2023 Forest River Riverstone recalls & problems

The 2023 Forest River Riverstone has 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 26V020000 · Jan 19, 2026 · 515 vehicles

Problem: 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: A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Structure › Body › Door

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 25V550000 · Aug 26, 2025 · 2,379 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 24V774000 · Oct 18, 2024 · 16 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.

Risk: Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.

Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator › Solar panel

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.