2022–2027 12 models Electrical System Recall 26V704000 (Forest River 51-2109)
NHTSA recall 26V704000 (Forest River recall 51-2109) covers about 5,612 2022–2027 12 models vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V704000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.
The risk
In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.
Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.
Forest River recall number 51-2109
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V704000 as 51-2109. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "51-2109 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Cardinal | 2024 | — |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2022–2027 | — |
| Forest River FR3 | 2023–2027 | — |
| Forest River Hardside | 2024–2026 | — |
| Forest River Palomino | 2023–2026 | — |
| Forest River Palomino Real-Lite Camper | 2024–2026 | — |
| Forest River Puma | 2026 | — |
| Forest River Puma Tracks | 2026 | — |
| Forest River Shasta Oasis | 2024 | — |
| Forest River Wildcat | 2024 | — |
| Palomino Real-Lite Camper | 2024 | — |
| Shasta Oasis | 2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 22, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Jun 6, 2022 to Sep 30, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 26V704000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V704000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V704000 or 51-2109). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V704000?
NHTSA recall 26V704000 (Forest River recall 51-2109) covers about 5,612 2022–2027 12 models vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 22, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V704000?
NHTSA's record for 26V704000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V704000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V704000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 26V704000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 51-2109. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (51-2109) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V704000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V704000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 24V395000: 2004–2024 Forest River Cedar Creek & Forest River Puma equipment (Jun 4, 2024)
- 24V103000: 2019–2024 Forest River FR3 & Forest River Georgetown equipment (Feb 12, 2024)
- 22V556000: 2022–2023 57 models equipment (Jul 29, 2022)
- 22V243000: 2021–2023 40 models equipment (Apr 13, 2022)