Recall 26V013 affects 16 2026 Forest River Freelander motorhomes for solar-panel wiring without over-current protection. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 16 2026 Freelander motorhomes because a solar panel wire was connected to a breaker without over-current protection. A wire without that protection raises fire risk, and Forest River dealers will inspect and repair the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The solar panel prep wire on the 2026 Forest River Freelander is part of the motorhome's 12V wiring. It is meant to carry power for solar-panel equipment through a protected circuit, so excess current is interrupted before the wire is overloaded.
On affected Freelander motorhomes, the 10AWG solar panel prep wire was connected to the constant hot side of a 50AMP mini-breaker. That placement leaves the wire without the over-current protection it needs. If the wire carries more current than it is designed for, heat builds in the wire instead of the breaker interrupting the fault.
The issue traces to a manufacturing error in how the solar panel prep wiring was installed. Forest River says the affected 12V wiring will be connected properly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a light, sound, or visible symptom to know whether this wiring was installed incorrectly.
Who's affected?
| 2026 Forest River Freelander | Solar panel |
|---|---|
| 2026 Forest River Freelander | wiring |
| Units affected | 16 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wire without over-current protection can overheat and increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection soon and follow dealer instructions until it is checked. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Forest River Freelander is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free solar-panel wiring inspection and correction that connects the wire to over-current protection.
- Reference recall number 26V013 when you call, and ask Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 if you need help finding a dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one.
- Keep the repair order after the inspection so you have proof that the wiring was corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the solar panel wiring and corrects any connection that routes the wire to a breaker without proper overcurrent protection. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related wiring repair should contact Forest River customer service and keep repair paperwork for a documented claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 16, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 25, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 25, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V013?
Recall 26V013 covers 16 2026 Forest River Freelander motorhomes with solar-panel wiring that was connected to a breaker without over-current protection. That wiring condition increases fire risk. Forest River dealers will inspect the wiring and correct it for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Forest River Freelander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 26V013. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring inspection and correction. Reference recall number 26V013 or Forest River recall 210-2013 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my 2026 Forest River Freelander before the repair?
Forest River did not issue a do-not-drive order for recall 26V013. The stated safety risk is fire from solar-panel wiring without over-current protection. Confirm your VIN, schedule the free dealer inspection, and ask Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 for vehicle-specific guidance.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V013000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8602 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V013 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V013000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →