Forest River Spirit (Forest River) – Safety Chain Concern (2025)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 FOREST RIVER SPIRIT vehicles due to equipment:other:labels issues. Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 is 220-1941.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026