Recall 19V920 affects 189 2020 Riverside Intrepid recreational trailers because the stove flame can invert. Repair is free at any franchised Riverside dealer.
Riverside is recalling 189 2020 Intrepid recreational trailers because the stovetop flame can invert below the stovetop when the furnace engages. That flame movement increases the risk of a fire, and Riverside dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The stove in a 2020 Riverside Intrepid uses a controlled burner flame above the cooktop to heat cookware safely. On Intrepid layouts with the stove installed directly above the furnace, that burner flame sits close to the furnace intake path. The furnace intake is supposed to pull air for the heating system, not disturb the cooktop flame.
On affected trailers, the furnace can create a downward draft when it engages. That airflow pulls the stove flame below the stove top instead of leaving it at the burner. Riverside traced the issue to Intrepid models built with that stove-over-furnace layout, including 235RB, 240DDS, 257RKS, 267RL, 279RBC, 280QB, and 281DDB. A flame below the cooktop puts heat where it does not belong and creates a fire hazard.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the stove is lit when the furnace starts, the flame can invert below the stove top without an advance symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Riverside Intrepid | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 189 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
If the stove flame inverts when the furnace engages, fire risk increases inside the 2020 Intrepid. There is no warning sign listed before this happens, so stop using the stove and furnace together until the recall repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Riverside dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Riverside Intrepid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Riverside dealer to schedule the free airflow-panel installation that blocks furnace airflow from inverting the stove flame below the stove top.
- Bring the recall notice if Riverside mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V920 when you call.
- Avoid using the stove and furnace together until the airflow-panel repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Riverside technician checks the area between the furnace and stove and installs a panel as needed to shut off air flow between them. The work addresses the stove top flame inversion described in the recall when the furnace engages. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The service desk can confirm whether the panel is needed for your trailer and document the completed repair before you leave.
Timeline
| December 23, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| January 2, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 2, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 8, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 16, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V920?
Recall 19V920 covers 189 2020 Riverside Intrepid recreational trailers where the stovetop flame can invert below the stove top when the furnace engages. That condition can increase the risk of a fire. Riverside dealers will install a panel to shut off airflow between the furnace and stove for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Riverside Intrepid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V920. If it is, contact a franchised Riverside dealer or Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511 to arrange the airflow panel installation. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Riverside's remedy says dealers will install the airflow panel free of charge. The recall repair is available through a franchised Riverside dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. On affected 2020 Riverside Intrepid trailers, the stovetop flame can invert below the stove top when the furnace engages. Riverside's repair adds a panel that shuts off airflow between the furnace and stove.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V920000 |
|---|---|
| Riverside customer service | 1-260-499-4511 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V920 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V920000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →