2026 Forest River Freelander recall: Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 16, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
16 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Forest River Freelander.
- Compared with
Forest River, Inc. has 30 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 36 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
437 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 24, 2025 2026 Coachmen Catalina recall: Contact with Chassis May Damage Tire (agency record)
- Oct. 24, 2025 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recall: Fresh Water Tank May Detach (agency record)
- Oct. 21, 2025 2025-2026 East To West Alta recall: Incorrect GVWR and CCC Information on Label/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- Oct. 17, 2025 2026 Forest River Salem, 2026 Forest River Wildwood recall: Exterior Stowed Griddle Can Cause Fire (agency record)
- Oct. 17, 2025 2025-2026 Forest River Salem, 2025-2026 Forest River Wildwood, 2025 Forest River Rpod and 1 more model recall: Incorrect Tire Inflation Information on Label (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Forest River Freelander 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V013000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 210-2013 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record