Forest River recalls 2024 Cardinal, 2024 Wildcat and 2022-2027 Cedar Creek and other models over fuses and circuit breakers problem (6,275 vehicles)

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Before this, owners of these vehicles had already filed 4 complaints in the electrical category.

Full details of recall 26V704000