Recall 25V162 covers 120 2025 Forest River Nightfall and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers for miswired breakaway switches. Free repair at Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 120 2025 Nightfall travel trailers and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers because the breakaway switch can be incorrectly wired and fail to activate the trailer brakes in an emergency. Trailer brakes that do not engage increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 25V162, the breakaway switch on these 2025 Forest River Nightfall and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers is part of the trailer brake safety system. It uses 12V wiring and the trailer battery to apply the trailer brakes during an emergency.
On affected trailers, the breakaway switch was wired incorrectly during manufacturing. Because the wiring was connected inconsistently at the battery disconnect, the switch can fail to send power to the brakes when it is needed, leaving the trailer brakes inactive in that emergency.
The failed part is not a worn brake pad or a controller setting the owner adjusts from the tow vehicle. The repair is to wire the breakaway switch correctly, so the switch has the electrical path it needs to activate the trailer brakes.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a visible alert or normal-driving symptom that confirms the breakaway switch is wired wrong before an emergency tests the system.
Who's affected?
Covers the Nightfall and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailer lines, with the 12V wiring listed under electrical-system and recreational-vehicle trailer components.
| 2025 Forest River Nightfall | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Nightfall | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2025 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel | electrical system |
| 2025 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 120 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2025 Forest River Nightfall or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the trailer brakes fail to activate, the tow vehicle has more braking work to do, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure. Use extra stopping distance and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Forest River Nightfall or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free breakaway-switch rewiring that lets the emergency switch activate the trailer brakes.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 25V162 when you call.
- Tow cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance and avoid trips that require hard braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the breakaway switch wiring and rewires the switch so it activates the trailer brakes during an emergency. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, Forest River still wants the recall inspection or repair completed so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. For reimbursement, submit the service invoice to XLR Toy Haulers at the address listed in the owner letter.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 14, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 23, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V162?
Recall 25V162 covers 120 2025 Forest River Nightfall travel trailers and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers with a breakaway switch wiring error. If the switch fails during an emergency, the trailer brakes do not activate, increasing crash risk. Dealers will rewire the switch for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Nightfall or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V162. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the breakaway switch rewiring. Reference Forest River recall number 45-1909 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will rewire the breakaway switch free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 25V162.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of trailer braking during an emergency breakaway event. If the trailer separates and the breakaway switch does not activate the brakes, the trailer takes longer to stop or keeps moving, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair corrects the switch wiring.
When were owners notified about recall 25V162?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on March 27, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received the letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Forest River Nightfall or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V162000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V162 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V162000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →