CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The backer on the ladder receiver may not have been installed, which can cause the ladder to detach.
- Risk
- A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the ladder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1800.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain motorhomes, the backer plate on the ladder receiver may not have been installed. Without it, the ladder can come loose from its mounting while someone is using it.
A ladder that detaches during use raises the risk of a fall and injury. Owners should stop using the ladder for climbing until it has been inspected.
Authorized dealers will inspect the ladder and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed July 24, 2024, can also contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487, referencing recall number 215-1800. You can check your VIN for any open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Cross Trail | 20242025 |
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