2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
What could happen: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2026 CAMPSITE RESERVE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V039000 (manufacturer code 95-2019).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-260-499-2100.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Consequence: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
Notes:
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
07/31/2026 · Body / structure
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 the refrigerator, and the cabinet were damaged. The camper was taken to the dealer where it was de…
07/29/2026 · Electrical system
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 bedroom reading light had a cracked solder joint. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the bat…