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2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Campsite Reserve years?

Campsite Reserve NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted2 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Campsite Reserve NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Latches & Locks150%
Body & Structure150%

Does the 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V287000Electrical SystemMay 2, 2025 · 1,167 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will rewire the solar controller power wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 99-1926.

25V245000Body & StructureApril 14, 2025 · 4,179 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 5, 2025

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · July 5, 2025

2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve — common questions

Is the 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.