The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V550000·Announced 2025-08-26

Forest River Riverstone hydraulic brake lines can fail and leak

Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers because the steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid, causing a loss of brake function.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: failure of a steel brake line is a physical failure within the braking system, and the source states it causes a loss of brake function.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. About 2,379 units are potentially affected.

The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.

NHTSA states that a brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-2425, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
2,379

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 (1)

  • RIVERSTONE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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