Vehicle recall 24V774000 · October 18, 2024

2023-2024 Forest River Riverstone

The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.

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 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.
Consequence: Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 24V774000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 2024
Filed by: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 70-1853
Owner notification: November 5, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator › Solar panel; Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 24V774000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023

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