The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V277000·Announced 2025-04-25

Forest River Recalls 2025 Stealth and XLR Fifth Wheels for Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2025 Stealth and XLR fifth wheel travel trailers because a front exterior lamp wire lacks proper circuit protection, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Stealth and XLR fifth wheel travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the front exterior accent lamp wire may not have proper over-current circuit protection.

Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will add over-current protection to the affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER STEALTH, XLR TOYHAULER 5TH WHEEL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
59

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • STEALTH
  • XLR TOYHAULER 5TH WHEEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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