NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River, Inc. - Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch
Published: March 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V162000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Trailer brakes that fail to activate increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch |
| Nhtsa id | 25V162000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V162000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 79.17 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Trailer brakes that fail to activate increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 45-1909 |
| Potentially affected | 120 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |