The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V538000·Announced 2025-08-22

2026 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers recalled for inoperative breakaway switch

Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers because the breakaway switch was wired to the incorrect side of the battery disconnect switch, making it inoperative. An inoperative breakaway switch increases the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a vehicle safety system defect (inoperative brake control component) that increases crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, but the hazard is structural and involves risk of harm, which meets the High threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The breakaway switch in these trailers was wired to the incorrect side of the battery disconnect switch, rendering the breakaway switch inoperative.

An inoperative breakaway switch increases the risk of a crash. The affected component is part of the electrical system's integrated trailer brake control.

Owners of affected trailers should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8942 to schedule service. Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch at no charge. All affected vehicles are currently located on dealer lots. Forest River's reference number for this recall is 10-1966.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, ROCKWOOD
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7

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 (2)

  • FLAGSTAFF
  • ROCKWOOD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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