Forest River Riverstone (Forest River) – Solar Panel Wiring (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 FOREST RIVER RIVERSTONE vehicles due to equipment:electrical:accessory generator:solar panel issues. Melted wires increase the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026