2026 Forest River Riverstone Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Riverstone years
Not enough data 5th of 24 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Forest River Riverstone so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2026 Forest River Riverstone recalls (2)

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Suspension:front:springs:coil springs; suspension:rear:springs:coil springsMay 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V336000 · 200 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Riverstone, Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers equipped with Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, R-Pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, and Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-062.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 26, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V550000 · 2,379 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Forest River Riverstone?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Forest River Riverstone?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2026 Forest River Riverstone a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Riverstone model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.