Forest River Recalls 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve Trailers for Fire Risk
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Forest River is recalling 741 recreational trailers because a wiring error in the 7-way connector lacks over-current protection, increasing the risk of a fire.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 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. has issued a recall for several 2026 recreational trailer models due to a defect in the electrical system. The 7-way connector in these vehicles may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker that lacks over-current protection.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 741 units. The following 2026 models are included in this action:
- Forest River Cherokee
- Forest River Cascade
- Forest River Campsite Reserve
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected trailers are advised to contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Authorized dealers will correct the wiring free of charge to ensure proper over-current protection is in place. Forest River's internal identification number for this recall is 95-2019. Official owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 4, 2026.
Why This Matters
The absence of over-current protection in the electrical system means that a short circuit could occur. Such an event significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which poses a serious safety hazard to consumers.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number: 26V039000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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