NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Forest River Nightfall and 1 more recall: Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch
- Recall number
- 25V162000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 120
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Nightfall | 2025 |
| Forest River | XLR Toyhauler 5TH Wheel | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Nightfall travel trailers and XLR Toy Hauler fifth wheel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired and fail to activate the trailer brakes during an emergency.
Consequence
Trailer brakes that fail to activate increase the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1909.
Manufacturer campaign number
45-1909
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V162000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.