Vehicle recall 25V162000 · March 14, 2025
Forest River Nightfall and XLR Toyhauler 5TH Wheel
The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired and fail to activate the trailer brakes during an emergency.
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 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 45-1909
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 120
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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 Nightfall (2025): 2025
- Forest River XLR Toyhauler 5TH Wheel (2025): 2025
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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