Recall 25V277 covers 59 2025 Forest River Stealth and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers for unprotected lamp wiring. Free repair at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 59 2025 Stealth and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel fifth wheel travel trailers because the front exterior accent lamp wire lacks proper over current circuit protection. Damaged wiring can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire, and Forest River dealers will install the missing circuit protection free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 12V wiring for the front exterior accent lamp on the 2025 Forest River Stealth and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel trailers carries low-voltage power to the light mounted on the outside front of the trailer. That circuit is supposed to include over current protection, such as a properly rated fuse or protected feed, so excess current is stopped before the wire is overloaded.
On affected trailers, a manufacturing error left the accent lamp wire without the proper protection. If that circuit is overloaded or shorted, the wire has less protection than designed, and heat can build in the wiring before the circuit is interrupted. Forest River says the replacement 12V wiring adds the proper over current protection for those accent lights.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to see a warning light or hear a sound from this exterior accent lamp circuit before the wiring is overloaded.
Who's affected?
Covers two toy-hauler trailer lines with the same wiring component.
| 2025 Forest River Stealth | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel | wiring |
| Units affected | 59 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 25V277 says unprotected wiring can become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. No warning sign is listed, so schedule the repair soon instead of waiting for symptoms. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Forest River Stealth or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free over current protection repair that protects the front exterior accent lamp wiring from short circuits.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V277 when you call.
- Avoid using the front exterior accent lamps until the repair is complete.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 with questions about scheduling or dealer handling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician adds overcurrent protection to the front exterior accent lamp wiring. The recall inspection and repair are free, and the dealer checks that the correct parts and procedures are used. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, Forest River offers a refund path for covered expenses. Send the service invoice to XLR Toy Haulers, as directed in the recall reimbursement instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 25, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 4, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V277?
Recall 25V277 covers 59 2025 Forest River Stealth and Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel fifth wheel travel trailers with front exterior accent lamp wiring that lacks proper over current circuit protection. Damaged wiring can short circuit and increase fire risk. Forest River dealers will add over current protection for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Stealth or Xlr Toyhauler 5TH Wheel is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V277. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the over current protection repair. Reference recall 25V277 and Forest River recall number 45-1924 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will add over current protection free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The front exterior accent lamp wire lacks proper over current circuit protection, so damaged wiring can short circuit. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before using the trailer again.
When were owners notified about recall 25V277?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters by May 7, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 with recall number 45-1924.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V277000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V277 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V277000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 →