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Forest River Riverstone Recall 20V400: Wiring error can send power back into shore power cord

NHTSA campaign 20V400, reported July 10, 2020, 62 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2021 Riverstone trailers equipped with the optional generator prep package, the transfer switch may be wired incorrectly. When the trailer is plugged into shore power, voltage can flow back into the power cord.

A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.

Forest River will notify owners of this recall. Authorized dealers will correct the generator wiring free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-2425 with questions, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V400Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Riverstone2021