Recall 25V307 affects 19 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers missing an emergency exit window. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 19 2025 Cherokee ACKT271RK travel trailers because they were built without an emergency exit window. A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from getting out in an emergency, increasing injury risk; Forest River dealers will install the window free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency exit window in a 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer is built to give occupants a marked escape route when the main door is blocked. It looks like a window, but its job is different from a fixed or non-egress window: it opens far enough and in the right way for a person to get out during an emergency.
On affected Cherokee trailers, Forest River says a manufacturing error left the trailer without the required emergency exit window. The installed 48 x 36 window is the affected part, and the repair replaces it with a 48 x 36 egress window. Without that egress window, occupants have less access to an emergency exit when smoke, fire, damage, or another blockage makes the door unusable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not a noise, light, or handling change; it is a missing escape feature that has to be confirmed by recall inspection.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Forest River Cherokee | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 19 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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 missing emergency exit can slow or block occupants trying to leave the Cherokee during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign because the exit is missing. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Forest River Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free emergency-exit-window installation that adds the missing exit path for occupants.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V307 when you call.
- Keep exits clear until the repair is complete, and make sure everyone using the trailer knows the available exit paths.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the missing emergency exit window on the Cherokee travel trailer. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Forest River says owners who already paid for a repair covered by this defect still need the recall inspected or performed so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. To seek a refund for a covered prior repair, submit the service invoice to Cherokee at the address listed in the recall instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 9, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 18, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 18, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 18, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V307?
Recall 25V307 covers 19 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers that were built without an emergency exit window. A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from getting out during an emergency, raising injury risk. Forest River dealers will install the window for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V307. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the emergency exit window installation. Reference Forest River recall number 17-1927 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. Forest River dealers will install the missing emergency exit window free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed escape in an emergency. If the trailer is missing the emergency exit window, occupants have one less way out when a fast exit is needed, which raises injury risk. The dealer repair adds the required emergency exit window.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on June 2, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a Forest River dealer with recall number 17-1927.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V307000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V307 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V307000 |
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 Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →