Recall of 2026-2027 East to West Entrada and College Avenue Recreational Vehicles
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Forest River is recalling 351 units of certain recreational vehicles due to a potential issue where the fender may damage the rear tire, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 20, 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 East to West College Avenue and 2026-2027 Entrada recreational vehicles because the fender may contact and damage the rear tire.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include the 2026 East to West College Avenue and the 2026-2027 East to West Entrada recreational vehicles. A total of 351 units are potentially affected. The models involved are as follows: 2026 East to West Entrada, 2027 East to West Entrada, and 2026 East to West College Avenue. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on May 30, 2026. For more information, contact Forest River customer service at 574-264-6664, and reference Forest River's recall number 504-2048.
Why This Matters
A damaged tire can lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, which poses a serious safety hazard to drivers and passengers.
Source
This recall is attributed to NHTSA with campaign number 26V249000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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