Recall 25V021 affects 18 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth trailers for carbon monoxide from water heater exhaust. Do not use the water heater. Free replacement at a franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 18 2025 East To West Ahara Fifth trailers because the water heater exhaust vents directly under the slide room, letting carbon monoxide enter the living area. Carbon monoxide inside the trailer raises the risk of poisoning and death, and Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The water heater on the 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth trailer burns LP gas to heat water for the coach. That burner creates exhaust, and the exhaust outlet is supposed to send combustion gases outside the living space and away from the slide room area.
On affected trailers, the water heater exhaust was placed directly under the slide room. Forest River traced the problem to an engineering error. Because the exhaust outlet sits within 36 inches of the bottom of the slide room, carbon monoxide can enter the trailer instead of clearing safely outside.
The carbon monoxide alarm can sound before an owner notices anything else. Treat that alarm as the warning sign, leave the trailer, and have the exhaust placement corrected. The dealer repair is free and brings the water heater exhaust back to the required clearance.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth | Water heater |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle raises the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Do not use the water heater until the recall repair is complete. If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free water-heater replacement that fixes the exhaust routing under the slideroom.
- Stop using the water heater until the replacement is complete.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer, and reference recall number 25V021 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the water heater covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. Until the recall work is complete, do not use the water heater. If you already paid for a repair within this defect scope, Forest River says you still need the recall inspection or replacement so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. Submit the service invoice to East to West to request a refund for covered prior repairs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 17, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 26, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 26, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 26, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V021?
Recall 25V021 covers 18 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth trailers with a water heater exhaust routed under the slideroom. Carbon monoxide can enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Forest River dealers will replace the water heater for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River East To West Ahara Fifth is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V021. If it is, do not use the water heater until a franchised Forest River dealer replaces it. Reference recall number 25V021 or Forest River number 503-1887 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect to be repaired at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will replace the water heater free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is carbon monoxide entering the trailer. Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Until the dealer completes the water heater replacement, leave the water heater off and ask the dealer how to handle service scheduling.
When did Forest River notify owners?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on January 31, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies to your trailer. You can also call Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 with recall number 503-1887.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V021000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-264-6664 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V021 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V021000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →