Vehicle recall 26V013000 · January 16, 2026
2026 Forest River Freelander
The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
- Consequence
- A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V013000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2026
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 210-2013
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator › Solar panel; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Freelander (2026): 2026
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