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Forest River Leprechaun and Freelander Recreational Vehicles

Leprechaun and Freelander recreational vehicles may lack overcurrent protection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Leprechaun and Freelander recreational vehicles because a battery post mounted breaker may not be installed, leaving the power feed wire without overcurrent protection. An unprotected power feed wire increases the risk of a fire. The recall affects 21 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2026. Dealers will install an overcurrent protection device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 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 install an overcurrent protection device, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will install an overcurrent protection device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-2085.

Is your Forest River affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2027

Forest River

  • Freelander
  • Leprechaun

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
26V503000
Vehicles affected
21
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
210-2085
Manufacturer phone
1-574-825-8602

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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)