Forest River Recalls Riverstone, Cedar Creek and R-Pod Trailers
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Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Riverstone, Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers because the shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain recreational trailers equipped with Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2026 Riverstone, 2026 Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers. A total of 600 units are affected. Forest River's recall number is 51-062 and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V336000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the shock bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, R-Pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, and Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028.
Why This Matters
Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V336000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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