Forest River 2026 Recreational Trailers Recall
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Forest River is recalling 741 units of its 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers due to incorrect wiring that could lead to a fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers because the 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the 2026 model year Forest River Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. A total of 741 units are affected. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V039000.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on March 4, 2026. Dealers will correct the wiring free of charge. For more information, contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's recall number for this is 95-2019.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because the lack of over-current protection could lead to a short circuit and increase the risk of a fire, potentially causing serious harm or damage.
Source
Attributed to NHTSA. Campaign Number: 26V039000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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