Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V130000 Reported March 5, 2026

Improperly stripped wires may cause electrical arcing

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 116 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V130000
Manufacturer Campaign
83-2039
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
116
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 5, 2026
Completion Rate
33.62

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026 impression fifth wheel recreational trailers. The insulation on the wires may have been improperly removed, exposing conductors.

Safety Consequence

Exposed conductors may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2026. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-327-2716. Forest river's number for this recall is 83-2039.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V130000 or campaign 83-2039.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V130000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V130000?

NHTSA recall 26V130000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 5, 2026. It addresses: Improperly stripped wires may cause electrical arcing. The recall affects approximately 116 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V130000 or the manufacturer campaign number 83-2039. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.