Forest River Campsite Reserve problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2025–2026: 3 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Electrical System #26V039000 · 2026 · 247 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026 cascade, cherokee, and campsite reserve recreational trailers. the 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Risk: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 4, 2026. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 95-2019.
Electrical System #25V287000 · 2025 · 1,167 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2025 campsite reserve travel trailers. the solar controller may be wired incorrectly without over current circuit protection.
Risk: Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the solar controller power wire, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 15, 2025. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 99-1926.
Structure #25V245000 · 2025 · 4,179 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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
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