Recall 26V477 covers 69 2026-2027 Forest River Pause and Og Luxury Coach RVs with overheating MaxxAir fan circuit boards. Dealer repair will be free once available.
Forest River is recalling 69 2026-2027 Pause and Og Luxury Coach recreational vehicles because certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans have printed circuit boards that can fail during certain operations and overheat. An overheated board increases the risk of a fire, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rooftop MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan on 2026-2027 Forest River Pause and Og Luxury Coach vehicles uses a printed circuit board, or PC board, inside the fan assembly. That board is the fan's control center. It routes power and tells the fan motor how to run during normal ventilation use.
On affected vehicles, the PC board inside the fan has a safety defect. The exact root cause is unknown, but the reported failure is clear: during certain fan operations, the board can fail and overheat. If the board gets hot enough, that overheating can result in a fire. The dealer repair is free.
The warning sign is smoke from the fan area. Airxcel's related recall says smoke will be present if the PC board is experiencing a thermal event. If you see or smell smoke, stop using the fan and arrange the recall repair through a Forest River dealer.
Who's affected?
Covers the Pause and Og Luxury Coach across the 2026 and 2027 model years, with electrical-system and RV/trailer equipment components tied to the same printed circuit board.
| 2027 Forest River Pause | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2027 Forest River Pause | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2027 Forest River Og Luxury Coach | electrical system |
| 2027 Forest River Og Luxury Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2026 Forest River Pause | electrical system |
| 2026 Forest River Pause | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2026 Forest River Og Luxury Coach | electrical system |
| 2026 Forest River Og Luxury Coach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 69 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire. Smoke is the warning sign during a thermal event. If you smell smoke or see smoke near the affected equipment, stop using that system and contact a Forest River dealer before further use. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 Forest River Pause or Og Luxury Coach is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Forest River owner letter. Notices were expected in July 2026.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer once scheduling opens for the free printed circuit board inspection and replacement that addresses the MaxxAir fan overheating risk.
- Reference recall number 26V477 when you call Forest River customer service or the dealer.
- Avoid using the MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan if it overheats or acts abnormally; ask Forest River or the dealer for trailer-specific guidance before your repair.
What happens at the repair
The source record does not list the final remedy as available yet. Once the repair opens, a Forest River technician will inspect the printed circuit board in the MaxxAir rooftop ventilation fan and replace the board when it fails inspection. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The owner letters were expected in July 2026, so use the recall number when asking a Forest River dealer about repair timing.
Timeline
| July 23, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| September 1, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V477?
Recall 26V477 covers 69 2026-2027 Forest River Pause and Og Luxury Coach recreational vehicles with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board can fail during certain operations and overheat, increasing fire risk. Forest River dealers will inspect and replace the board for free as needed.
What should I do if my 2026-2027 Forest River Pause or Og Luxury Coach is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 26V477. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the fan printed-circuit-board inspection. The dealer will replace the board as needed at no charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will inspect and replace the MaxxAir fan printed circuit board as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V477?
The safety risk is fire. The MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan printed circuit board can fail during certain operations and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire inside or on the recreational vehicle. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and board replacement as needed.
What if I bought my Forest River recreational vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Pause or Og Luxury Coach is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 26V477.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V477000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V477 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V477000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →