2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
The 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT, potentially affecting up to 514 vehicles.
Recall 25V610000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 502 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Spirit and Shasta Oasis recreational trailers. The 30 AMP or 50 AMP inlet wire sheathing may be inconsistently stripped, causing electrical arcing.
Consequence: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the 30 AMP and 50 AMP inlet wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-0856. Forest River's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 25V423000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Spirit travel trailers. The installed safety chains may not meet the actual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the Federal Placard. This can cause the chains to fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Consequence: Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8519. Forest River's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Spirit. The contact stated that while the fifth wheel was parked in the driveway, the front section of the RV became flooded. The contact stated that after it rained, the following day, the contact discovered that rainwater had leaked into the RV. The cabinets, exterior walls, the linoleum flooring, and the wood flooring were flooded. The contact stated that the water had entered through the vent above the stove and one of the windows. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer offered to pick up the fifth wheel and take it back to the plant to be rebuilt. No failure mileage was available.
Safety Rating for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
- 2025 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT (current)
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints