Forest River Recalls 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve Trailers for Fire Risk

Vehicle Recalls high NHTSA · · United States

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this vehicle recalls alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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