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NHTSA Recall 20V400000: Electrical system: wiring

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2021 Forest River Riverstone.

62
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (July 28)
NHTSA campaign20V400000
Manufacturer campaign70-1194
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedJuly 10, 2020
Owner notificationJuly 28, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V400000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Riverstone2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.