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2025 Forest River Spirit problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Forest River Spirit — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Spirit years?

Spirit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1 complaint2025: 0 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Spirit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Forest River Spirit have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V610000Electrical SystemSeptember 12, 2025 · 502 units

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 53-1974.

25V005000OtherJanuary 13, 2025 · 396 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Shasta Oasis and Spirit travel trailers equipped with InVision Three Burner Cooktops. The aluminum burner tube may crack and cause a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the cooktop until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the internal gas line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1883.

2025 Forest River Spirit — common questions

Is the 2025 Forest River Spirit reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Forest River Spirit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Forest River Spirit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.