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NHTSA Recall 25V550000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,379 vehicles. It affects 2018–2026 Forest River Riverstone.

2,379
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (September 19)
NHTSA campaign25V550000
Manufacturer campaign70-1957
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedAugust 26, 2025
Owner notificationSeptember 19, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V550000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Riverstone2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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.