FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2026) recall — Electrical System
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Flagstaff recreational trailers due to an inoperative breakaway switch that increases crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free rewire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inoperative breakaway switch increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2:2026 Flagstaff recreational trailers because the breakaway switch is wired incorrectly and may not work during a crash. This could lead to accidents if the trailer becomes uncontrolled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82182-forest-river-2026-flagstaff-recreational-trailers-inoperative-breakaway-switch-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82182-forest-river-2026-flagstaff-recreational-trailers-inoperative-breakaway-switch-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V538000
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“Forest River 2026 Flagstaff Recreational Trailers: Inoperative Breakaway Switch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82182-forest-river-2026-flagstaff-recreational-trailers-inoperative-breakaway-switch-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V538000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V538000).
Why it’s dangerous
The breakaway switch is wired to the wrong side of the battery disconnect switch, making it inoperative. If the trailer becomes uncontrolled during a crash, this could lead to accidents.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Forest River Flagstaff recreational trailers are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk during emergencies where the breakaway switch fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Forest River Flagstaff recreational trailers. The issue affects all units in this recall, as they were sold through dealers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River at 1-574-642-8942 to schedule a free rewire of the breakaway switch.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. All vehicles are located on dealer lots. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8942. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1966.
Questions people ask
Why is my Flagstaff trailer at risk?
The breakaway switch is wired incorrectly, making it inoperative and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
All 2026 Forest River Flagstaff recreational trailers are affected, as they were sold through dealers.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline for the rewire.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V538000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 25V538000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. All vehicles are located on dealer lots. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8942. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1966. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #25V538000 (August 22, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
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