2022–2027 Forest River Cardinal and 9 other Forest River models: electrical system recall
In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Oct 22, 2026 by Forest River, Inc.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V704000| Model year | On WhichTrim |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Cardinal | — |
| 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2026 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2027 Forest River Cedar Creek | — |
| 2023 Forest River FR3 | — |
| 2024 Forest River FR3 | — |
| 2025 Forest River FR3 | — |
| 2026 Forest River FR3 | — |
| 2027 Forest River FR3 | — |
| 2024 Forest River Hardside | — |
| 2025 Forest River Hardside | — |
| 2026 Forest River Hardside | — |
| 2023 Forest River Palomino | — |
| 2024 Forest River Palomino | — |
| 2025 Forest River Palomino | — |
| 2026 Forest River Palomino | — |
| 2024 Forest River Palomino Real-Lite Camper | — |
| 2025 Forest River Palomino Real-Lite Camper | — |
| 2026 Forest River Palomino Real-Lite Camper | — |
| 2026 Forest River Puma | — |
| 2026 Forest River Puma Tracks | — |
| 2024 Forest River Shasta Oasis | — |
| 2024 Forest River Wildcat | — |
None of the vehicles this campaign names has a page on WhichTrim: the catalogue covers the cars, trucks and SUVs the EPA certifies from 2016 on, and these vehicles fall outside it — older model years, or motorhomes, trailers, buses, motorcycles and chassis cabs the EPA does not rate. The campaign record above is complete as filed, and whether one specific vehicle is included is settled by its VIN. Other campaigns on vehicles without a page here →
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. Type the VIN and the WhichTrim recall report checks this campaign’s build window and engine against it.
Campaign 26V704000 · the manufacturer calls it 51-2109
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 51-2109 the same recall as 26V704000?
Yes. 51-2109 is the number Forest River, Inc uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V704000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits the manufacturer. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.