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Coachmen Brookstone Recall 25V229: Sewer gas can enter cabin through vent pipe

NHTSA campaign 25V229, reported April 10, 2025, 23 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2025 Coachmen Brookstone fifth wheel RVs, the black wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the outside of the vehicle. As a result, sewer gas can enter the living area of the cabin.

Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury to occupants. If you own an affected trailer, you should have received an owner notification letter mailed April 28, 2025. Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe free of charge. For questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101 and reference recall number 110-1914. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V229Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Brookstone BKF398MBL fifth wheels. The wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
Risk
Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1914.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Brookstone2025