Electrical system: wiringRecall 20V-400 · 2021 Forest River Riverstone
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-400 covers 62 2021 Forest River Riverstone for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V400000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Riverstone trailers, models RSF37MRE, RSF381FB, RSF383MB, SF383MB-W, RSF39FK, RSF38FKTH, RSF39FKTH-W, RSF39FK-W, RSF39RBFL, RSF39KFB and RSF39RKFB-W, equipped with an optional generator prep package. Incorrect transfer switch wiring may allow a voltage back feed to the power cord when plugged into shore power.
The risk
A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, dealers will correct the wiring to the generator, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1194.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.