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HighNHTSA·25V229000·Announced 2025-04-10

2025 Coachmen Brookstone Fifth Wheels Recalled for Sewer Gas Risk

Forest River is recalling 2025 Coachmen Brookstone fifth wheels because a wastewater pipe defect may allow sewer gas to enter the cabin, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential exposure to hazardous gases without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Brookstone BKF398MBL fifth wheels. The recall involves 23 vehicles where the wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle. This defect allows sewer gas to enter the cabin, which increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN BROOKSTONE
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
23

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BROOKSTONE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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