The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V424000·Announced 2025-06-20

2026 Forest River Sabre Fifth Wheel Griddle Fire Risk Recall

Forest River is recalling 2026 Sabre fifth wheel recreational trailers because the exterior griddle may be incorrectly installed, allowing it to be stowed while still connected to LPG, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm defect (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Sabre fifth wheel recreational trailers. The exterior griddle on affected units may have been incorrectly installed, which can allow the griddle to be stowed while still connected to the LPG (liquified petroleum gas) system.

Stowing the griddle while connected to the LPG increases the risk of a fire. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Owners of affected trailers should contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Dealers will install self-tapping screws to properly secure the griddle to the shelf, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 2025. Forest River's internal recall number is 62-1943.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SABRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer / RV
Hazard
Affected units
78

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SABRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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