Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V400000 Reported July 10, 2020

Generator prep may be incorrectly wired

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 62 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V400000
Manufacturer Campaign
70-1194
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
62
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 2020
Completion Rate
74.19

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V400000 or campaign 70-1194.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V400000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V400000?

NHTSA recall 20V400000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 10, 2020. It addresses: Generator prep may be incorrectly wired. The recall affects approximately 62 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V400000 or the manufacturer campaign number 70-1194. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.