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Forest River Dynamax Europa and Grand Sport GT Motorhomes

Dynamax Europa and Grand Sport GT motorhomes have a distribution panel that may not be properly grounded, risking injury and electrocution.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Dynamax Europa and Grand Sport GT motorhomes. The distribution panel may not be properly bonded to the chassis ground, allowing a conductor to energize the chassis. An energized chassis increases the risk of injury and electrocution. The recall affects 27 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 5, 2026. Dealers will inspect and add a chassis bonding wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and add a chassis bonding wire as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and add a chassis bonding wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-2038.

Is your Dynamax affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Dynamax

  • Europa
  • Grand Sport GT

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V131000
Vehicles affected
27
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
40-2038
Manufacturer phone
1-574-522-1368

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)