The worst 2021 Forest River Riverstone problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260‑593‑2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.
Recall number 25V550000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V400000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Forest River Riverstone 3
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Is the 2021 Forest River Riverstone reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Forest River Riverstone.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Forest River Riverstone?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Forest River Riverstone have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.
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