Vehicle recall 20V400000 · July 10, 2020
2021 Forest River Riverstone
Incorrect transfer switch wiring may allow a voltage back feed to the power cord when plugged into shore power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Riverstone trailers, models RSF37MRE, RSF381FB, RSF383MB, SF383MB-W, RSF39FK, RSF38FKTH, RSF39FKTH-W, RSF39FK-W, RSF39RBFL, RSF39KFB and RSF39RKFB-W, equipped with an optional generator prep package. Incorrect transfer switch wiring may allow a voltage back feed to the power cord when plugged into shore power.
- Consequence
- A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, dealers will correct the wiring to the generator, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1194.
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V400000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2020
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 70-1194
- Owner notification
- July 28, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Riverstone (2021): 2021
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