2025 East TO West Ahara Fifth Wheel Recall: Water heater exhaust is ventilated directly under the slideroom, allowing…
NHTSA campaign 25V021000 · Equipment · filed Jan 17, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 East to West Ahara fifth wheel trailers. The water heater exhaust is ventilated directly under the slideroom, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
The risk
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
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.
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Owners are advised not to use the water heater until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the water heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 503-1887.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East TO West | Ahara Fifth Wheel | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V021000 (manufacturer number 503-1887). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.