Forest River recalls 2026 Dynamax Europa and Grand Sport GT motorhomes over electrical grounding problem
The distribution panel may not be properly bonded to the chassis ground, which could let a conductor energize the chassis and raise the risk of injury and electrocution.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the motorhome and add a chassis bonding wire if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 and cite recall number 40-2038.
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Recall details
- Product
- Dynamax Europa, Grand Sport Gt 2026–2027
- Company
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- An energized chassis increases the risk of injury and electrocution.
- Units
- 27 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V131000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 40-2038
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- Defect
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Dynamax Europa and Grand Sport GT motorhomes. The distribution panel may not be properly bonded to the chassis ground, allowing a conductor to energize the chassis.
- Consequence
- An energized chassis increases the risk of injury and electrocution.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and add a chassis bonding wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-2038.
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