2025 Forest River Riverstone recalls and problems

The 2025 Forest River Riverstone has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2025 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 Riverstone model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Jan 19, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V020000 · 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.

Remedy

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.

Service Brakes

Aug 26, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V550000 · 2,379 vehicles

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Forest River Riverstone years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Forest River Riverstone, the latest from Jan 19, 2026 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Forest River Riverstone?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.