The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V550000·Announced 2027-02-08

Forest River Riverstone fifth wheel trailers recalled for brake line failure

Forest River is recalling 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers due to steel hydraulic brake lines that may fail and leak brake fluid. Loss of brake function increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the brake system. The potential loss of braking function poses a significant risk of vehicle crashes, meeting the criteria for Severe classification under NHTSA standards.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines in these units may fail and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. This affects a critical safety component of the vehicle.

Forest River has mailed owner notification letters starting September 19, 2025. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary at no cost to owners. Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425 for service. Forest River's recall number is 70-1957. Approximately 2,379 units are affected.

The recalled product

Product
2023 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • hydraulic-leak
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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