Vehicle recall 26V503000 · August 3, 2026
Forest River Freelander and Leprechaun
A battery posted mounted breaker may not be installed, leaving the power feed wire without overcurrent 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 2027 Leprechaun and Freelander recreational vehicles. A battery posted mounted breaker may not be installed, leaving the power feed wire without overcurrent protection.
- Consequence
- A unprotected power feed wire increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an overcurrent protection device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-2085.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V503000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2026
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 210-2085
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- 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 (2027): 2027
- Forest River Leprechaun (2027): 2027
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