2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with multiple leaks from slide-outs and air conditioning vents, as well as structural problems like screws detaching from the floor and doors failing to latch securely. Problems with defective window caulking and separated drainpipes are also reported.
Common Issues- Slide-out leaks. Living room and bedroom slide-outs leak water into the respective interior areas, including the kitchen and bedroom.
- Air conditioner leaks. AC vents leak water inside the camper while operating, including leaks onto the sliding door area.
- Structural hardware failures. Screws detach from floors and entertainment center doors, causing components to fall and nearly injure occupants.
- Door latch failure. Sliding doors do not latch or lock securely, compromising closure and safety.
- Fractured flooring. Floors in the dinette area have fractures that affect structural integrity.
- Defective window caulking. Caulking around windows fails, allowing air to enter through the sides of windows.
- Separated drainpipes. Bottom drainpipes appear separated and need re-gluing to prevent leaks.
- Door safety issue. A door opened into a glass window without a door stop, which required dealer intervention to install a door stop.
There are three recalls affecting the 2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE. These recalls cover step assembly components, electrical wiring for the solar controller, and a separate issue affecting fifth wheel and travel trailer models under the same brand. The affected systems include structural components and electrical circuits.
Recalls- Step assembly. (NHTSA Recall 25V245000) The clip-on bracket mounting bolts on the removable step assembly may come loose on 4,179 vehicles. This can cause the steps to detach unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the bracket at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed April 28, 2025.
- Solar controller wiring. (NHTSA Recall 25V287000) 1,167 travel trailers have solar controller wiring without over current circuit protection. This defect increases the risk of damaged wiring that can short circuit and potentially cause a fire. Dealers will rewire the solar power wire free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed May 15, 2025.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall defects, or safety hazards may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection and lemon law claims may provide guidance on available remedies.
2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE Summary
2025
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
5346
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE
4179 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE
1167 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Campsite Reserve travel trailers. The solar controller may be wired incorrectly without over current circuit protection.
Risk: Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE
ID: 2126866LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve. The contact stated that upon delivery of the brand-new RV, the contact noticed that the RV was experiencing several failures. The contact stated that the living room slide-out leaked into the living room and into the kitchen. The bedroom slide-out leaked through the bedroom. There were screws detaching from the floor. A door was opening into a glass window without a door stop. The floor in the dinette area was fractured. Additionally, the air conditioner vent was leaking into the RV while blowing cold air. The air conditioner at the top of the RV was leaking on the sliding door and into the camper. The windows caulking was defective, causing air to come through the sides of the windows. The bottom drainpipes appeared separated and needed to be re-glued. The sliding doors failed to latch and lock securely. The entertainment center door with the television and fireplace attached had detached from the hinges due to missing screws, and almost injured the contact's wife. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times; however, the dealer only installed a door stop to prevent the door from opening into a glass window. Additionally, the mobile technician inspected the RV at the residence and took pictures of the failures, but no repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had become unreachable. The failure mileage was unknown.
2025 FOREST RIVER CAMPSITE RESERVE
ID: 2126865STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve. The contact stated that upon delivery of the brand-new RV, the contact noticed that the RV was experiencing several failures. The contact stated that the living room slide-out leaked into the living room and into the kitchen. The bedroom slide-out leaked through the bedroom. There were screws detaching from the floor. A door was opening into a glass window without a door stop. The floor in the dinette area was fractured. Additionally, the air conditioner vent was leaking into the RV while blowing cold air. The air conditioner at the top of the RV was leaking on the sliding door and into the camper. The windows caulking was defective, causing air to come through the sides of the windows. The bottom drainpipes appeared separated and needed to be re-glued. The sliding doors failed to latch and lock securely. The entertainment center door with the television and fireplace attached had detached from the hinges due to missing screws, and almost injured the contact's wife. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times; however, the dealer only installed a door stop to prevent the door from opening into a glass window. Additionally, the mobile technician inspected the RV at the residence and took pictures of the failures, but no repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had become unreachable. The failure mileage was unknown.