Forest River 2026 Westbrook and Avenger Travel Trailer Recall
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Forest River is recalling 346 units of its 2026 Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers due to incorrect dry weight labels, which violate federal safety standards and could increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers because the Federal Placard label may list an incorrect dry weight, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are certain 2026 Westbrook and 2026 Avenger travel trailers manufactured by Forest River, Inc. A total of 346 units are potentially affected. The recall involves the model year 2026 for both models. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional information were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters, expected to be mailed on May 16, 2026. Dealers will replace the incorrect label free of charge. For more information, contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, and reference Forest River's recall number 452-2045.
Why This Matters
Incorrect weight information on the label could lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash in 1-2 sentences.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, refer to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V221000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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