2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve, 2026 Forest River Cascade, 2026 Forest River Cherokee recall: 7-Way Connector Missing Over-Current Protection
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
- The risk
Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
247 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve, 2026 Forest River Cascade, 2026 Forest River Cherokee.
- 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
439 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 19, 2026 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2023-2026 Forest River Work And Play, 2024-2026 Coachmen Chaparral and 4 more models recall: Ramp Door May Break During Use
- Jan. 16, 2026 2026 Forest River Freelander recall: Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
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 Campsite Reserve 2026
- Forest River Cascade 2026
- Forest River Cherokee 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V039000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 247 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 95-2019 |
| “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