Model year record

2026 Forest River Sabre recalls & problems

The 2026 Forest River Sabre has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 20, 2025

Appliance › Oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 25V42400078 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Sabre fifth wheel recreational trailers. The exterior griddle may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the griddle to be stowed while still connected to the LPG.
Risk: Stowing the griddle while connected to the LPG increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install self-tapping screws to properly secure griddle to shelf, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed July 11, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1943.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Visibility	1	0	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility
The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Sabre RV. The contact stated that on several occasions, the main entry door failed to open while attempting to enter or exit the vehicle. During the most recent issue, the contact was trapped inside the camper and was unable to exit through the door. The contact forcefully pushed the door open, causing the tempered glass window to shatter. The contact believed that the failure had originated within the locking mechanism. The dealer was notified of the failure. The camper was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.
Jul 22, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.