NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024 Forest River Cardinal and 11 more recall: Seating Power Cord May Have Inadequate Circuit Protection
- Recall number
- 26V704000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 5612
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
51-2109
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V704000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.