Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 1 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
1 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2025
Structure
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 fl…
Read full complaint
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.
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 & remedy
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 53-1974.
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 & remedy
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 is 220-1941.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0
No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
2026 Forest River Spirit Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration