Recall 24V774000: 2023–2024 Forest River Riverstone
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 18, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.
The risk
Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2023 Forest River Riverstone
- 2024 Forest River Riverstone
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V774000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 70-1853
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 5, 2024
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System); Equipment:electrical:accessory generator:solar panel (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology