2024–2025 Coachmen Cross Trail Recall: Ladder receiver may have been incorrectly installed without the backer…
NHTSA campaign 24V489000 · Structure · filed Jun 28, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes. The ladder receiver may have been incorrectly installed without the backer, which can cause the ladder to detach.
The risk
A ladder that detaches while in use increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and relocate 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen | Cross Trail | 2024, 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V489000 (manufacturer number 215-1802). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.