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Forest River Nightfall Recall 25V162: Trailer Brakes May Fail to Activate in an Emergency

NHTSA campaign 25V162, reported March 14, 2025, 120 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The breakaway switch on certain trailers may be wired incorrectly. If the trailer separates from the towing vehicle, the switch may fail to activate the trailer brakes during that emergency.

Trailer brakes that do not activate increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked if their trailer is affected.

Authorized dealers will rewire the breakaway switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432, referencing recall 45-1909, and check your VIN for any 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 25V162Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Nightfall2025
Forest River XLR Toyhauler 5TH Wheel2025