Forest River recalls 2022–2027 Cedar Creek, FR3, Palomino and other RVs and trailers over fuse that may not protect against fire
The power cord fuse in certain power seating assemblies may not give enough circuit protection, so a short circuit raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord for free. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748 and cite recall number 51-2109.
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Recall details
- Product
- Forest River Puma, Puma Tracks, Palomino and 7 more 2022–2027
- Company
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 6,275 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V704000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 51-2109
- Model years: 2022–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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