Recall 25V245 covers 4,179 2024-2025 Forest River trailers with removable steps that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 4,179 2024-2025 Salem, Cascade, Sandpiper, and other fifth wheel and travel trailers because clip-on step bracket mounting bolts can loosen and let the removable steps detach. Steps that detach while someone is using them increase the risk of injury, and Forest River dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The removable step assembly on affected 2024-2025 Forest River trailers uses a clip-on bracket to hold the entry steps to the trailer body. The bracket is the mounting point that keeps the detachable steps locked in place when someone steps into or out of the trailer.
On these trailers, the mounting bolts for the clip-on bracket were assembled without thread locking fluid. That fluid helps keep threaded fasteners from backing out under movement and vibration. Without it, the bolts can loosen, and the bracket can unscrew far enough for the step assembly to detach.
The warning sign is movement at the bracket receiver. If the receiver spins by hand or feels loose, the bracket is already turning against the installed mount. Do not treat a loose step as a normal rattle, because the step assembly depends on that bracket staying tight.
Who's affected?
Covers Forest River and Coachmen towable lines across the 2024 and 2025 model years, all using the same STP-641 clip-on bracket.
| 2025 Forest River Salem | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Cascade | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Sandpiper | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Impression | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Aurora | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Cascade | body structure |
| 2025 Coachmen Catalina | body structure |
| 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek | body structure |
| 2024 Forest River Sierra | body structure |
| 2024 Forest River Sandpiper | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Sabre | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Vengeance | body structure |
| 2024 Forest River Cherokee | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Sierra | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Pause | body structure |
| 2024 Forest River Aurora | body structure |
| 2024 Coachmen Catalina | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Cherokee | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Puma | body structure |
| 2025 Forest River Wildwood | body structure |
| Units affected | 4,179 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A clip-on step bracket that unscrews or detaches while someone is using the step increases the risk of injury. If the receiver spins or the step feels loose, avoid using that step and arrange dealer service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Forest River travel trailer or fifth wheel is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free clip-on bracket inspection and repair that secures the removable step assembly.
- Avoid using the removable steps until the dealer confirms the bracket mounting bolts are secure.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 25V245 and Forest River recall 51-1915 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 with questions about scheduling or the correct product-line contact.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the removable step assembly and the clip on bracket mounting bolts, then repairs or replaces the bracket as needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a repair within this same defect, Forest River says you can request a refund after the recall inspection confirms the correct parts and procedures were used. Submit the service invoice to Forest River's warranty manager for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 14, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 24, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 24, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 24, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V245?
Recall 25V245 covers 4,179 2024-2025 Forest River travel trailers and fifth wheels with removable step assemblies. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts can loosen, allowing the steps to detach. Forest River dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Forest River trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V245. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the step-bracket inspection and repair. Reference Forest River recall number 51-1915 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River says dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from steps that detach while someone is using them. The issue involves the removable step assembly, where loose clip-on bracket mounting bolts can let the steps separate from the trailer. Have the dealer complete the free inspection and repair before relying on the steps.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 25V245?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on April 28, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Forest River dealer with recall number 51-1915.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V245000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V245 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V245000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →