The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V013000·Announced 2026-01-16

Forest River Recalls 2026 Freelander Motorhomes Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2026 Freelander motorhomes because a solar panel wire may lack over-current protection, increasing fire risk.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.

A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or incidents are reported in the source text.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER FREELANDER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
16

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)

  • FREELANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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