Forest River Recalls Travel Trailers Due to Ramp Door Issue
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Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain travel trailers because the ramp door may break away during use, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects over 10,000 units from models produced between 2022 and 2026.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" 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 travel trailers due to a potential issue where the ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 10,815 units of the following models: 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, 2024-2026 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 official NHTSA campaign number is 26V020000. No specific model numbers or UPCs are provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact their dealer to have additional support brackets installed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2026. For assistance, contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek at 1-260-593-4000, or Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta Phoenix at 1-574-825-7101.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety hazard that could lead to injuries from a breaking ramp door, potentially affecting owners of recreational vehicles and emphasizing the importance of vehicle maintenance for user safety.
Source
NHTSA recall notice with campaign number 26V020000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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