Recall 26V130 affects 116 2026 Forest River Impression recreational trailers for exposed wiring conductors. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 116 2026 Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers because wire insulation was removed improperly, leaving conductors exposed. Exposed conductors can arc and increase the risk of a fire, and Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 110V wiring on a 2026 Forest River Impression fifth wheel carries power from the shore-power inlet into the trailer when it is plugged in at a campsite or service outlet. The inlet connection is the point where outside power enters the trailer, so the wire insulation has to cover the conductor except where the connection is made.
On affected trailers, the wire sheathing at either the 30AMP or 50AMP inlet was stripped inconsistently during manufacturing. That leaves too much conductor exposed at the inlet connection. Exposed conductor can allow electrical arcing at the connection point, which is why Forest River changed the inlet work so the proper amount of sheathing remains on the wire.
An owner can notice the trailer has no power after plugging into shore power. That loss of power is the warning sign to report when calling a Forest River dealer or service center.
Who's affected?
The included trailers were built from January 6, 2026, through February 27, 2026, and share the same 110V wiring component.
| 2026 Forest River Impression | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 116 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Forest River Impression trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Exposed conductors can arc and increase the risk of a fire. If the Impression has no power when plugged into shore power, treat that as a warning sign and stop using shore power until the wiring is checked. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Forest River Impression is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring inspection and correction that addresses exposed conductors and electrical arcing risk.
- Bring the owner notice mailed March 17, 2026. If you do not have it, reference recall number 26V130 and Forest River recall 83-2039 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer until the wiring has been inspected and corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the wiring on the affected 2026 Impression trailer and corrects any wire insulation or exposed-conductor condition found during the inspection. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River uses its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related wiring repair before the recall notice, bring repair invoices, receipts, and any inspection notes to the service desk so Forest River can review the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 5, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 14, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 14, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 14, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V130?
Recall 26V130 covers 116 2026 Forest River Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers with wiring insulation that was improperly removed, exposing conductors. Exposed conductors can cause electrical arcing and increase fire risk. Forest River dealers will inspect and correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Forest River Impression is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V130. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring inspection and any needed correction. Reference recall number 26V130 and Forest River recall 83-2039 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. On affected trailers, wiring insulation was improperly removed and left conductors exposed. Those exposed conductors can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire until the wiring is inspected and corrected.
When did Forest River notify owners?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on March 17, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a Forest River dealer with recall number 26V130.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V130000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-327-2716 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V130 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V130000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →