2026 Forest River Spirit problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2026 Forest River Spirit.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #25V423000 · 2025 · 12 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System #25V610000 · 2025 · 502 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2026 Forest River Spirit have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2026 Spirit. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2026 Forest River Spirit problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.