2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator 2026-10-19 · campaign 26V684000 · 745 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Campsite Reserve travel trailers. The backer material to secure the refrigerator in place may fail.
Risk: An unsecured refrigerator may move or tip over during transit, increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install more backer material, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-2106.
Electrical System:wiring 2026-01-23 · campaign 26V039000 · 247 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.
Risk: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.
What owners report
2026-07-31 · Structure“the contact owns a 2026 forest river campsite reserve. the contact stated that while the camper was hitched to a vehicle and being hauled, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell forward. the contact stated that the cabinet trim, the floor in front of the refrigerator, and the cabinet were damaged. the camper was taken to the dealer where …”
2026-07-29 · Electrical System · 200 mi“the contact owns a 2026 forest river campsite reserve rv. the contact stated that after parking the trailer, the electrical system failed, causing the interior lights to flash while the water pump was turned on and the fan was inoperable. additionally, the bedroom reading light had a cracked solder joint. upon inspection, the contact discovered tha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.