Forest River recalls 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers due to potential brake fluid leaks causing loss of brake function. Owners must contact dealers for free brake line replacement.
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers because hydraulic brake lines can leak brake fluid, which may cause loss of brake function and increase crash risk. This affects trailer owners who need to have brake lines inspected and replaced by dealers.
Hydraulic brake lines in these trailers can leak brake fluid, which reduces braking power. If the leak causes brake failure, it could lead to a crash, especially during sudden stops or heavy loads.
Trailer owners with 2018-2026 Forest River Riverstone fifth wheel trailers are affected. Those who use trailers for towing or hauling heavy loads face the highest risk due to potential brake failure.
Check for 2018-2026 Forest River Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 19, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and replace brake lines at no cost to owners who have the recalled trailers.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025, so owners should have received them by that date.
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.
The steel hydraulic brake lines in these trailers may leak brake fluid, which can cause loss of brake function and increase crash risk.
Check if your trailer is a 2018-2026 Forest River Riverstone fifth wheel model. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 19, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines for free. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425 for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V550000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 25V550000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
