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Forest River, Inc. recalls

Every recall we track for Forest River, Inc. — 415 in all, from 2009–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 92 are rated “stop using now”.

415recalls
316complaints & reports
6injuries reported
1deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

312 recalls since 2017. 5% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 43 recalls — 1 stop using now, 41 use caution, 1 lower risk4320172018: 43 recalls — 43 use caution4320182019: 37 recalls — 2 stop using now, 35 use caution3720192020: 40 recalls — 2 stop using now, 38 use caution4020202021: 25 recalls — 25 use caution2520212022: 26 recalls — 26 use caution2620222023: 17 recalls — 1 stop using now, 16 use caution1720232024: 32 recalls — 1 stop using now, 31 use caution3220242025: 29 recalls — 3 stop using now, 25 use caution, 1 lower risk2920252026 (to date): 20 recalls — 7 stop using now, 13 use caution202026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Forest River, Inc. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Forest River, Inc., by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
20171411043
20180430043
20192350037
20202380040
20210250025
20220260026
20231160017
20241310032
20253251029
2026 (to date)7130020

Forest River, Inc. recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 201641
  • 201535
  • 20148
  • 20136
  • 20123
  • 20113
  • 20106
  • 20091

Most common reasons for Forest River, Inc. recalls

  • An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.3
  • A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.2
  • A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.2
  • Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.2

What to do if you have a recalled Forest River, Inc. product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Forest River, Inc. recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Forest River, Inc.

316 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Forest River, Inc.’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 1, 2026

    Catastrophic failure of the Lippert hitch - this is the second hitch issue - last fall the c channel failed causing the hitch to bottom out. Forest River had this fixed through Motor Home Specialists in Alvarado TX.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 26, 2026

    The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve. The contact stated that while the camper was hitched to a vehicle and being hauled, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell forward. The contact stated that the cabinet trim, the floor in front of…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 26, 2026

    The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve RV. The contact stated that after parking the trailer, the electrical system failed, causing the interior lights to flash while the water pump was turned on and the fan was inoperable. Additionally, the bed…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 22, 2026

    The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Sabre RV. The contact stated that on several occasions, the main entry door failed to open while attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. During the most recent issue, the contact was trapped inside the camper and was unabl…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJun 9, 2026

    2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chassis (Dynamax Europa 31SS Class C motorhome), VIN [XXX], 6,803 miles, 0 engine hours. On June 9, 2026, an authorized Freightliner service center (Floyd's Truck Center, Belgrade, MT; service order XXX) inspected the vehicle and …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMay 19, 2026

    1. COMPONENT FAILED / AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: Rear A/C and its electrical control box under the master bed failed completely on night one. The box suffered a severe thermal event (melted plastic odor, scorched components, with some smoke). The melted box and…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMay 18, 2026

    We recently purchased the Palomino from State 48 RV dealer in Mesa Az. We travel for the summer. On our 4th campground, our watchdog surge power unit showed an improper wiring at the pedestal. Campground electrician checked the pedestal and determined it was…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAMay 17, 2026

    The contact owns a 2024 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: ST Trailer and Wheel Radial, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, three tires had blowouts, one after the other. …

Forest River, Inc. recall questions

How many recalls has Forest River, Inc. had?

415 recalls from Forest River, Inc. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2009–2026.

What is the most recent Forest River, Inc. recall?

FOREST RIVER PAUSE (2025) recall — Equipment, dated Oct 20, 2026. Every Forest River, Inc. recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Forest River, Inc. products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire. (3); A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. (2); A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire. (2); Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Forest River, Inc. product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Forest River, Inc. recalls?

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