2018–2026 Forest River Riverstone Recall: Steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid
NHTSA campaign 25V550000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 26, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V550000 (manufacturer number 70-1957). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.