Forest River 2026 Freelander Motorhome Solar Panel Fire Risk
Forest River recalls 2026 Freelander motorhomes with solar panel wiring that may not have over-current protection, increasing fire risk. Owners will receive free repairs by February 25, 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes because solar panel wiring may not have over-current protection, which could cause a fire. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs before the February 25, 2026 deadline. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342560-forest-river-2026-freelander-motorhome-solar-panel-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342560-forest-river-2026-freelander-motorhome-solar-panel-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V013000
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“Forest River 2026 Freelander Motorhome Solar Panel Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342560-forest-river-2026-freelander-motorhome-solar-panel-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V013000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V013000).
Why it’s dangerous
The solar panel wiring may be connected without proper over-current protection, meaning a short circuit could cause a fire. This is a risk during normal use when the solar panel is active.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Forest River Freelander motorhomes are affected. Those with solar panels installed are most at risk due to potential fire hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Forest River Freelander motorhomes with solar panels. The recall applies to specific models sold in the U.S. starting from the 2026 model year.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Check for Notification
Owners will receive a free repair notification by February 25, 2026, via mail from Forest River.
February 25, 2026Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 to schedule a free repair for the wiring issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
3 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V013000 (January 16, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.