2016–2026 Forest River & Coachmen (6 models) Electrical System Recall 25V682000 (Forest River 51-1987)
NHTSA recall 25V682000 (Forest River recall 51-1987) covers about 20,305 2016–2026 Forest River & Coachmen (6 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V682000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
The risk
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 18, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Forest River recall number 51-1987
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V682000 as 51-1987. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "51-1987 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Aurora | 2025–2026 | — |
| Forest River Salem | 2016–2026 | — |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2016–2026 | — |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2025–2026 | — |
| Coachmen Clipper | 2026 | — |
| Coachmen Viking | 2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owner notification
- Nov 18, 2025
- Build dates covered
- Mar 10, 2015 to Oct 20, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 25V682000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V682000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V682000 or 51-1987). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V682000?
NHTSA recall 25V682000 (Forest River recall 51-1987) covers about 20,305 2016–2026 Forest River & Coachmen (6 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V682000?
NHTSA's record for 25V682000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V682000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V682000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 18, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 25V682000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 51-1987. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (51-1987) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V682000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V682000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 22V729000: 2021–2022 Forest River (3 models) equipment (Sep 30, 2022)
- 22V556000: 2022–2023 57 models equipment (Jul 29, 2022)
- 22V486000: 2022 17 models equipment (Jul 8, 2022)
- 22V477000: 2020–2022 Forest River Aurora & Coachmen Catalina electrical system (Jul 6, 2022)
- 22V243000: 2021–2023 40 models equipment (Apr 13, 2022)