Sewage/black: storage tankRecall 25V-229 · 2025 Coachmen Brookstone

Forest River, Inc. recall 25V-229 covers 23 2025 Coachmen Brookstone for a sewage/black: storage tank problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.

83%
Vehicles repaired19 of 23 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected231 model
ReportedApr 10, 2025Owners notified Apr 28, 2025
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Brookstone BKF398MBL fifth wheels. The wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.

The risk

Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1914.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

83%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2025 Q22026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall