NHTSA campaign 26V130000 · Forest River campaign 83-2039
Forest River Recall 26V-130: Improperly Stripped Wires May Cause Electrical Arcing
NHTSA recall 26V130000 (Forest River campaign 83-2039) was reported by Forest River, Inc. on March 5, 2026, with 116 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Forest River Impression for the 2026 model year. Owners were notified on March 17, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V130000 (also written 26V-130 or 26V130)
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Forest River campaign number
- 83-2039
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 116 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Wiring
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 70.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V130000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Forest River
Forest River Impression
- 2026 · Vehicles built January 6, 2026 – February 27, 2026 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V130000.
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers. The insulation on the wires may have been improperly removed, exposing conductors.
Safety consequence
Exposed conductors may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-2039.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V130000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.