2026 Forest River Spirit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 Forest River Spirit, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 Forest River Spirit
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Spirit and Shasta Oasis recreational trailers. The 30 AMP or 50 AMP inlet wire sheathing may be inconsistently stripped, causing electrical arcing.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the 30 AMP and 50 AMP inlet wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-0856.…
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Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Spirit travel trailers. The installed safety chains may not meet the actual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the Federal Placard. This can cause the chains to fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Forest River Spirit have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Spirit. The contact stated that while the fifth wheel was parked in the driveway, the front section of the RV became flooded. The contact stated that after it rain”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2025 · Structure
Compare Forest River Spirit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Spirit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Spirit | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Forest River Spirit | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2026 Forest River Spirit
How do I know if my 2026 Forest River Spirit has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 Forest River Spirit; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V423000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.