NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Forest River Spirit Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 Forest River Spirit has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Forest River Spirit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Forest River Spirit owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Forest River Spirit, describing incidents dated August 22, 2025.

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Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11683725 · Filed August 28, 2025
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 rained, the following day, the contact discovered that rainwater had leaked into the RV. The cabinets…

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Inconsistently Stripped Wires May Cause Electrical Arcing

NHTSA #25V610000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 502 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 53-1974 · Owners notified September 19, 2025 · Vehicles built May 20, 2025 – September 4, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1974.

Incorrect Safety Chains May Fail

NHTSA #25V423000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 220-1941 · Vehicles built May 7, 2025 – May 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 1-574-825-8519. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1941.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2026 Forest River Spirit. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Forest River Spirit.

Structure

ODI #11683725

Incident: August 22, 2025 · Filed: August 28, 2025

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 rained, the following day, the contact discovered that rainwater had leaked into the RV. The cabinets, exterior walls, the linoleum flooring, and the wood flooring were flooded. The contact stated that the water had entered through the vent above the stove and one of the windows. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer offered to pick up the fifth wheel and take it back to the plant to be rebuilt. No failure mileage was available.

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