The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
The risk
A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-2013.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Freelander | 2026 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River Freelander | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2026
112 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the equipment; Forest River, Inc. filed 592 campaigns in all.
| 26V684000 19 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V675000 15 Oct 2026 | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| 26V668000 9 Oct 2026 | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| 26V667000 9 Oct 2026 | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| 26V657000 6 Oct 2026 | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| 26V654000 6 Oct 2026 | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| 26V646000 5 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V649000 5 Oct 2026 | REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026